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Dysmenorrhea - Coggle Diagram
Dysmenorrhea
Risk factors
Irregular period cycles
Smoking
Genetic history of menstrual cramps
Heavy flow menstruation
Nursing intervention
Make sure patient is in a supine position to relieve the back pain
Help patient apply heat compressions on pelvic area.
Administer analgesia for pain management
Help patient address stressors
Causes
Uterine contractions
Vasospasms
Heavy menstruation
Secondary to endometriosis
Health education
Stay away from smoking and alcohol consumption
Drink a lot of water to help relive bloating
Tell patient about the importance of a healthy diet
Diagnostic tests
CT scan
Ultrasound is done to rule out any primary syndrome
Treatment
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory - Ibuprofen
Analgesia
Also known as menstrual cramps, pelvic pain with menstruation for approximately the first three days of menstruation