Pain and Endometriosis

Debra Holloway, Claudia Tye
In: Nursing Management of Women’s Health · 2019 · pp. 81–102 · doi:10.1007/978-3-030-16115-6_5 · W2958289146
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This chapter discusses common causes of pelvic pain and endometriosis, their management, and the role of clinical nurse specialists in gynecological care and practice.

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This chapter examines the common causes of pelvic pain, with a specific focus on endometriosis and its associated symptoms such as dysmenorrhea and dyspareunia. It highlights the critical role of clinical nurse specialists in providing comprehensive care and education for women managing these gynecological conditions. The text references various guidelines and studies to outline diagnostic approaches and management strategies for painful periods and sexual pain. This paper is centrally about endometriosis — specifically discussing its presentation as a cause of pelvic pain and the nursing management involved.

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This chapter looks at the common causes of pelvic pain and endometriosis and the care that can be given for them. It looks at the role of the clinical nurse specialist in endometriosis and as a nurse specialist in gynaecology or in practice. The common gynaecological causes of painful sex and painful periods are highlighted. Access this chapter Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout Purchases are for personal use only Similar content being viewed by others

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