Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

PURPOSE: To discuss the etiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management of endometriosis for the advanced practice nurse (APN) in primary care. DATA SOURCES: Selected research, clinical studies, clinical practice guidelines, and …

Dysmenorrhea is a common complaint that causes considerable disruption in a woman's life. Accurate diagnosis of primary and secondary causes with appropriate therapeutic intervention leads to significant improvements in quality of life.