Assignment task:
Mary, a 72-year-old female, presents to the office with vaginal dryness, burning, frequency, dysuria, and irritation. She also complains of vaginal pain from sex. Mary has no known medical problems. She exercises three times a week at the local gym and denies tobacco and alcohol use.
Vital signs: T 98°F, HR 70, RR 16, BP 118/68.
1. Describe the pathophysiology and common signs and symptoms associated with the genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM).
2. What are the pertinent positives and negatives to support Mary's diagnosis of genitourinary syndrome of menopause?
3. How does GSM affect a woman's quality of life?
4. Discuss two 2 treatment options that are available for the genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM.
- Document how you write this treatment as a prescription.
- Include instructions or education for the use of the treatment.
- Discuss the benefits and risks associated with treatment.
- Include EBP treatment guidelines for each treatment option.