ENDOMETRIOSIS

ENDOMETRIOSIS- benign lesions in which cells resembling the endometrium growth outside the the uterus

CHARACTERISTICS:

• found growing abruptly in the pelvic cavity outside the uterus
• occur at any age but more on 25 -45 years old
• may cause sterility

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS:

• painful defication
  
• abnormal uterine bleeding
• persistent infertility
• hematuria and dysuria due to bladder involvement
• hematuria- blood in the urine
• dysuria-difficulty in urination
• ruptured cyst-mimic acute ruptured appendicitis and ruptured ectopic pregnancy
  

NURSING MANAGEMENT

• Provide emotional support- allow patient to discuss feelings and concerns including family
• encourage bed rest
• observation of abdominal pain and may apply hot bags to relieve the pain
• Prepare patient for surgery if ordered by the physician

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