Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
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J Am Acad Nurse Pract · Feb 2010
Diagnosis and management of endometriosis: the role of the advanced practice nurse in primary care.
To discuss the etiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management of endometriosis for the advanced practice nurse (APN) in primary care. ⋯ The APN in primary care plays an essential role in health promotion through disease management and infertility prevention by providing support and much needed information to the patient with endometriosis. APNs can also facilitate quality of care and manage treatments effectively to improve quality of life, reduce pain, and prevent further progression of disease. Practice recommendations include timely diagnosis, pain management, infertility counseling, patient education, and support for quality of life issues.