Health Conditions and Implications for Women

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Health Conditions and Implications for Women

Some health issues, including heart disease, depression, and autoimmune disease, present more frequently in women than in men. Others, including ovarian cancer and pregnancy issues, are obviously exclusive to the female population. Nurse practitioners focused on women’s healthcare become well-versed in these health issues and apply their expertise to helping to screen for and offer care for patients with these conditions.

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For this Discussion, you will select a specific women’s health issue. You will research this issue, and share common symptoms, recommended diagnostic tests, and common treatments.

To prepare:

  • Review the Learning Resources for this week and consider the different types of women’s health issues.
  • Choose a women’s health issue from the following list and once you have selected an issue, search the Walden Library and/or the Internet regarding the health issue symptoms, diagnostic tests, and common treatments:
    • Osteoporosis
    • Bladder Issues
    • Pre-diabetes
    • Thyroid
    • Hypertension
    • Seizure Disorders
    • Psychiatric Disorders

Based on the issue you chose, post a description of the issue you chose and your explanation of common symptoms, recommended diagnostic tests, and common treatments. Be specific and provide examples. Use the evidence from your search of the literature to support your explanation of the woman’s health issue you chose.