JOANN PEREZ CASE STUDY
PATIENT: JANE DOE
PATIENT DESCRIPTION: Patient is a 23 year old female full time student who is completing
her bachelors degree in Business Analysis. She is experiencing symptoms of mild to severe
dysmenorrhea. During menstruation, patient experiences painful cramps as well as lower back
pain, abdominal pain, fatigue and diarrhea. Patient also experiences heavy menstrual periods and
light intermenstrual bleeding.
CASE HISTORY: Patient started her period at the age of 8 and started to experience painful
menstruation about a year ago. Patient’s aunt was diagnosed with Endometriosis.
PHYSICAL EXAMINATION: Physical examination shows no signs of abnormalities.
RESULTS OF TESTS AND INVESTIGATIONS: patient underwent an ultrasound and found
little lesions on ovaries as well as endometrial tissue growing on ovaries.
FINAL DIAGNOSIS: Patient is diagnosed with stage 1 Endometriosis.
TREATMENT AND MANAGEMENT: Patient is recommended to take warm baths, using a
heating pad on abdomen, and getting regular exercise to ease the menstrual pain. Patient will be
treated with hormonal therapy in order to regulate hormone changes, prevent progression of
tissue growth, as well as relieve menstrual pain. Patient is scheduled after 6 months for a follow
up and surgical treatment will be put to consideration if necessary.
REFERENCES:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/endometriosis/symptoms-causes/syc-20354656
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/endometriosis
https://www.healthline.com/health/endometriosis#treatment