Question

8. Andrea, a 32-year-old female, visits her nurse practitioner complaining of constipation, pelvic pain, and dysmenorrhea. Within the last 6 months, Andrea’s sister has been diagnosed with endometriosis. Laparoscopy reveals two regions of ectopic endometrial tissue on Andrea’s ovaries. Since Andrea does not intend to have any children, she decides to take a GnRH agonist in an attempt to treat the disorder without resorting to surgery. Explain how this medication would help alleviate the signs and symptoms of this disorder