A 19-year-old woman presents because her normally regular menstrual period is now 3 weeks overdue. She
reports fatigue, bloating, and breast fullness similar to what she normally experiences prior to menses. She
began menstruating at age 12 years and, after her first year, the periods have been regular every 28 to 32 days
and are associated with mild menstrual pain.
Are there any diagnostic studies that should be ordered on this patient? Why?
List the primary diagnosis and at least two differential diagnoses for this patient. Explain your reasoning for
each.
Discuss your management plan for this patient, including patient education, referrals, and follow-ups.
Submission Instructions:
Your initial post should be at least 550 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at
least 2 academic sources. Please follow close APA format guidelines as professor takes alot of points off if not,
and also please use class book i will attach as references.