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NURS 6551 Practicum Experience Journal Week # 5 Completed for 2022/2023

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Practicum –Journal Entry Week # 5 Introduction Amenorrhea is the term used to describe the lack of a menstrual period for 90 days. not having menstrual periods can mean that your ovaries have sto ... pped producing normal amounts of estrogen and can have important effects on overall health. Hormonal problems, such as those caused by polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) or serious prob..................................................................................................................................................................................................... ..........................................................irregular menstruation and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). PCOS is another the most common cause of hyperandrogenic anovulation and involves peripheral insulin resistance. She brought her medical records with her and just had recent bloodwork done which we reviewed. I asked her what her previous treatments have been to manage her PCOS. She told me that she takes Ibuprofen for pain management but has not received any other treatment and that is why....................................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................Metformin can increase insulin sensitivity which improves glucose tolerance as well as ovulation rate and reduces menstrual abnormalities (Schuiling, & Likis, 2017). She was advised that sometimes irregular bleeding can occur at first but will even out by the third month of being on them. The Metformin will help her utilize insulin better and might help with losing weight. [Show More]

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