Framework for Health Assessment

2. 11 Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns

2.7. Sexuality—Reproduction Pattern

Menstrual history
  • Last cycle begins?
  • Duration?
  • Any change or abnormality?
  • Describe any mood changes or discomfort before, during, or after your cycle
Obstetric history
  • How many times have you been pregnant?
  • Describe the outcome of each of your pregnancies.
  • If you have children, what are the ages and sex of each?
  • Explain any health problems or concerns you had with each pregnancy. If pregnant now.
Contraception
  • What do you or your partner do to prevent pregnancy?
  • Describe any discomfort or undesirable effects this method produces.
  • Have you had any difficulty with fertility? Explain
Special problems
  • Do you have or have you ever had a sexually transmitted disease? Describe.
  • Describe any pain, burning, or discomfort you have while voiding.
  • Perform assessment of Breast, Abdominal, and urinary-Reproductive for your client.
  • Wellness Diagnosis: Opportunity to enhance sexuality patterns
  • Risk-Diagnosis:Risk for altered sexuality pattern
  • Actual Diagnoses: Sexual Dysfunction, Altered Sexuality Patterns