Putting it all toget
NUR2513
Final Exam Revie
,Gynecolog
y
&
Women’s
Health
Issues
, What is dysmenorrhea?
What are pharmacologic and
nonpharmacologic methods of management?
, Dysmenorrhea
Painful and/or heavy menstruation
Management options will begin with NSAIDS:
Iburofen- first line
Naproxen
Begin 1-2 days before expected onset of menses and continued
throughout duration of cycle
Block prostaglandins that cause dysmenorrhea
Other options for management include contraceptive methods intended t
regulate hormones or block menstruation
NUR2513
Final Exam Revie
,Gynecolog
y
&
Women’s
Health
Issues
, What is dysmenorrhea?
What are pharmacologic and
nonpharmacologic methods of management?
, Dysmenorrhea
Painful and/or heavy menstruation
Management options will begin with NSAIDS:
Iburofen- first line
Naproxen
Begin 1-2 days before expected onset of menses and continued
throughout duration of cycle
Block prostaglandins that cause dysmenorrhea
Other options for management include contraceptive methods intended t
regulate hormones or block menstruation