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Menstruation; Whats happening to my body?

Contents [ hide ] Introduction Actually, what you are experiencing is a normal physiological process that begins once a girl reaches puberty. The first menstruation in a woman’s life is referred to as menarche , this could happen between the ages of 10 to 15 with most (the average) girls having theirs around age 12. It involves bleeding from the uterus at regular intervals. The end of menstruation is termed menopause , this usually happens between the ages of 45 to 55. Menstruation is therefore defined as the cyclical or monthly flow of blood and shedding of endometrium including mucus, some enzymes and unfertilized ovum. So, what really happens? Well in simple terms, it all begins with changes in hormones in the body. You can think of hormones as messengers that are sent by some organs of your body to tell other cells to do something. In this particular case, an organ called hypothalamus which is found in your brain begins the process. [Fast forward] The ovaries release f...
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Component Task: Educating patient on Condition

Requirement

  1. Patient folder 
  2. Flip chart on the disease condition  
  3. A leaflet on the disease condition

  Component Task

1. Establishes rapport and explains the need for education on condition to patient 
2. Makes patient comfortable either sitting or lying down 
3. Sits comfortably by patient's side 
4. Ensures enabling and relaxed environment and maintains privacy
5. Finds patient's level of awareness of condition 
6. Builds on what the patient knows with scientific data of condition in language that patient understands 
7. Explains to patient the rationale for treatment and possible outcome 
8. Ensures patient understands the teaching and co-operates with health team 
9. Allows patient to ask questions for clarification 
10. Provides patient with clear simple pamphlets if available 
11. Thanks patient and documents education 

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