Primary Dysmenorrhea

Dysmenorrhea, better known as painful periods or menstrual cramps, is the pain that is often accompanied by the start of

menstruation

 in the absence of other diseases such as endometriosis. Primary dysmenorrhea occurs with no underlying cause.
Primary dysmenorrhea is a very common problem in young women.
Symptoms

Painful periods

common

Abdominal pain

  • In the bottom right region, Lower, In the bottom left region

  • Pain begun between 6 months and 2 years after menarche

  • Usually starts just before menstruation and lasts for hours or days

  • Radiates to the back, Radiates to the thighs

  • Crampy, Chronic or persistent pain, Stabbing

or Sore abdomen

  • Lower left quadrant of abdomen, Middle lower region of abdomen, Lower right quadrant of abdomen

common

Fatigue

common

Feeling agitated

common

Diarrhea

Headache

Feel like vomiting

or Throwing up

or Dizziness

Risk factors

Have never given birth

Depression

or Anxiety

Smoking

Treatment
Dysmenorrhea is often managed by placing heating pads on your pelvic area or back, taking

NSAIDs

 to reduce pain and surgery as a last resort.
Recommended specialist

If you have Primary Dysmenorrhea, then a visit to a general practitioner is recommended.

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