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Managing Menstruation
ILC Reference NO 92:48:003
Item sourced from ILC ACT database
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Two books, 1992 and 1994 edition.
Short Description
A book with information on menstruation and contraception for young women with intellectual disability and high support needs..
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Contents include:
. Introduction
. Menstruation - this provides an easy explanation.
. Fertility.
. Menstrual management: practicalities including goal setting, preparation,
teaching strategies, behaviour and products to use.
. Management of menstrual difficulties: including PMT, discomfort and
heavy or irregular periods.
. Sexual feelings.
. Older women - suggestions to assist older women with high support needs.
. Legalities.
. Medical approaches - discussion on hormones, the pill and surgery as an option for some in the management of menstruation.
. Thinking and deciding about menstrual management and contraception.
. Planning guidelines for menstrual management.
. Attachments - Myths about menstruation.
- Drug interactions with the pill.
- Avoiding infections.
- Reading and resources.
- Exercises to relieve discomfort.
- Tables of product details.
- Menstrual charts.
- Guide for local contacts.
- Feedback form.
Prepared by the University of Queensland in conjunction with Department
of Family Services and Aboriginal and Islander affairs.
Additional Comment
Publisher: University of Qld
Publication Place: Brisbane
Year Published: 1992
ISBN No: 0 7242 51812
Place Of Manufacture
CARLSON, G; GRIFFIN,J; TAYLOR,
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DEPT OF FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES,
CANBERRA CITY, ACT
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