This series explores the role of pharmacists in managing dysmenorrhea in the community pharmacy. The speakers provide a basic understanding of primary and secondary dysmenorrhea, explain the importance of counselling approaches to manage pain, outline the role of pharmacists in referral, and share some evidence-based pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches to managing dysmenorrhea.
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Episode 1: Primary dysmenorrhea
In this first episode, Genuine Desireh provides an overview of primary dysmenorrhea and shares evidence-based pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches to supporting women with primary dysmenorrhea in the community pharmacy.
Episode 2: Secondary dysmenorrhea
In this second episode, Hanadi Alolimi shares evidence-based approaches to the initial management of secondary dysmenorrhea in pharmacy and shares how pharmacists can guide and refer women for specialised care if their symptoms persist, are severe, or require advanced treatment beyond over-the-counter options.
