About
Normal aging process of women's health characterized by the inability to reproduce, end of menses, and a decrease in estrogen.
Assess
Changes in menstruation frequency and timing, hot flashes, night sweats, mood changes, memory loss, vaginal dryness
Complications
Treatment specific complications; sexual dysfunction; stress urinary incontinence
Diagnosis
- Ineffective sexual patterns related to inadequate lubrication
- Ineffective thermoregulation related to changes in hormone levels
- Impaired comfort related to "hot flashes"
Goals
The client will state understanding of normal aging process and symptom management,
Interventions
- Assess last menstrual period and symptoms.
- Administer estrogen therapies, alternative agents, or other medications as ordered.
- Teach client about medications and potential contraindications and side effects.
- Teach client to use lubricants during intercourse and to prevent vaginal tearing/ dryness.
- Encourage exercise, healthy eating, and increased intake of calcium and vitamin D.
- Teach client how to do kegel exercises to prevent stress urinary incontinence.
- Encourage client to verbalize feelings about body changes and changes in sexual functioning.
- Monitor for signs/ symptoms of complications.
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