Keywords
Menstrual problems
Papillomas virus
Fertility issues
Abortion
Cancer
Submitted : 2021-08-31
Accepted : 2021-09-15
Published : 2021-09-30
Abstract
In recent years the role of the specialist nurse with respect to gynecology and women’s health has gained significant importance. The advancement in the nursing practice has provided an insight to interact with patients to explore their history. Such hysteroscopy procedures may not only give a better feel to the patient but also explore the need for doctor treatment. The review updates about the ongoing advances in the field of nursing science to upgrade the life of patients with gynecological diseases. Evidence has suggested the promising role of nurses to motivate patients with improved health after the treatment. The present review will cover the various health issues of women including menstrual dysfunction, fertility, and management of pregnancy’s termination, uro-gynecological issues, and gyne-oncology, etc. The role of nurses during the above health issue will be discussed via various procedures. Therefore, the present review will conclude the significant importance of nurses in women’s health issues to sustain happiness and to strengthen the need to bring advances in the curriculum of nurses to full fill the requirement of medical staff.
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