Journal of obstetric, gynecologic, and neonatal nursing : JOGNN
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J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs · Jul 2007
Military women's menstrual experiences and interest in menstrual suppression during deployment.
To develop a preliminary description of military women's menstrual experiences and their awareness of menstrual suppression during deployment. ⋯ Menstruation is problematic during deployment and participants expressed interest in menstrual suppression. However, concerns about the side effects and safety of continuous oral contraceptives limited participants' use of this therapy. Education on menstrual hygiene and methods of menstrual cycle control should be provided prior to deployment to prepare women for the experience.