PAIN MANAGEMENT: DYSMENORRHEA

Course overview

Dysmenorrhea is a condition characterized by painful menstruation accompanied by symptoms that vary in severity from person to person, but include cramping, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, headache, and diarrhea. Dysmenorrhea is the most common, underreported, and undertreated gynecologic condition in women. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of pain management for dysmenorrhea, including clinical presentation, symptoms, and treatment, and to aid in caring for the patient with this diagnosis. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.