Premenstrual Syndrome Its Nature, Evaluation, and Management |
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| Authors: | ELAINE WILHELM-HASS RN MN |
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| Affiliation: | Elaine Wilhelm-Hass is nursing supervisor for Child and Family Services of Washtenaw in Michigan. Ms. Wilhelm-Hass is a member of NAACOG, Sigma Theta Tau, and the Society for Menstrual Cycle Research. |
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| Abstract: | At least 25% of all menstruating women suffer from the premenstrual syndrome (PMS). The complex nature and incidence of PMS are explored. A PMS Clinic Nursing Protocol is provided to facilitate recognition, evaluation, and management of the syndrome. Both nonpharmacologic and drug therapies are included under interventions for the individual woman experiencing premenstrual dysphoria. Community management is also described. |
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