Menstrual Pain Management

This course introduces menstruation, pain management strategies, and coping with menstrual pain. It is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage menstrual pain. 

Menstrual pain is a common issue that many women face monthly. Unfortunately, the pain can be so severe that it interrupts daily activities. Fortunately, there are ways to manage menstrual discomfort through self-care and other practices. This training course will provide an overview of effective ways to manage menstrual pain, emphasizing the importance of communication between patients and healthcare providers to ensure the best possible outcome for managing menstrual pain. During this course participants will learn about methods for self-care including exercise, nutrition, mind-body techniques such as relaxation, and more. We will also discuss different treatment options along with focusing on how to establish an effective relationship between patient and provider. By the end of this course participants will have a greater understanding of how to manage menstrual pain effectively and develop successful relationships with healthcare providers.

Objectives

1. Understand the causes and signs of menstrual pain. 
2. Recognize different treatment options available for managing menstrual pain. 
3. Identify lifestyle modifications to alleviate menstrual pain symptoms. 
4. Learn how to use non-pharmaceutical products to reduce painful menstrual symptoms. 
5. Know how to incorporate dietary and nutritional changes into a daily routine for preventing or reducing menstrual cramps and other associated discomforts such as bloating, headaches, and fatigue.  
6. Develop strategies for providing emotional support for women suffering from severe menstrual discomfort or chronic or recurrent pain symptoms.