The Need to Bleed: Women's Attitudes and Beliefs About Menstrual Suppression

Abstract

Advanced practice nurses play an important role in educating women about menstrual health. Clinicians can use this information to assess women's attitudes and beliefs about menstrual symptoms and to educate them about misconceptions. The FDA approved Seasonale in September 2003, the first dedicated OC created to reduce the number of menstrual cycles yearly. Women need to be educated about the pros and cons of suppression; some women will benefit from suppression, and others will consider it unnatural.