Dysmenorrhea

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Enter search terms to find related medical topics, multimedia and more. Advanced Search: • Use “ “ for phrases o [ “pediatric abdominal pain” ] • Use – to remove results with certain terms o [ “abdominal pain” –pediatric ] • Use OR to account for alternate terms o [teenager OR adolescent ] Search A-Z Dysmenorrhea is uterine pain around the time of menses. Pain may occur with menses or precede menses by 1 to 3 days. Pain tends to peak 24 hours after onset of menses and subside after 2 to 3 days. It is often crampy or a dull constant ache but may be sharp or throbbing; it may radiate to the back or legs. Primary dysmenorrhea is idiopathic and cannot be explained by other gynecologic disorders ( Etiology reference Dysmenorrhea is uterine pain around the time of menses. Pain may occur with menses or precede menses by 1 to 3 days. Pain tends to peak 24 hours after onset of menses and subside after 2 to... read more ). Pain is thought to result from uterine contractions and ischemia, probably mediated by prostaglandins (eg, prostaglandin F2-alpha, a potent myometrial stimulant and vasoconstrictor) and other inflammatory mediators produced in secretory endometrium and possibly associated with prolonged uterine contractions and decreased blood flow to the myometrium. Primary dysmenorrhea typically begins within a year after menarche and occurs almost invariably in ovulatory cycles. The pain usually begins when menses start (or just before) and persists for the first 1 to 2 days; t...

Period pain, or dysmenorrhea, refers to pain and cramping that occurs during or around menstruation. According to a 2014 review, anywhere between 16–91% of people who menstruate experience dysmenorrhea, with 2–29% experiencing severe pain. These statistics come from Period pain can be a mild inconvenience, or it can be a severe illness that affects a person’s ability to carry out daily tasks. The level and duration of pain can also change over time. In this article, we will look at the types and causes of period pain, how people can reduce it, and when it is time to seek help. Share on Pinterest Katerina Bartosová / EyeEm/Getty Images Period pain is pain that occurs just before or during a menstrual period. Every person’s experience of period pain is different, but it can cause: • a cramping sensation in the abdomen • burning pain in the abdomen • pain that may feel like trapped gas • pain that radiates to the back, hips, or legs • nausea or vomiting • bloating • • constipation Other symptoms associated with dysmenorrhea include irritability and There are two types of period pain: primary and secondary. Primary dysmenorrhea Primary dysmenorrhea occurs as a result of menstruation alone. This means another condition does not cause it. As a period begins, the body releases prostaglandins. This triggers contractions in the uterus, prompting the womb lining to shed. These contractions are at their strongest during the first 2 days of a period. But before a period begins, The am...

Enter search terms to find related medical topics, multimedia and more. Advanced Search: • Use “ “ for phrases o [ “pediatric abdominal pain” ] • Use – to remove results with certain terms o [ “abdominal pain” –pediatric ] • Use OR to account for alternate terms o [teenager OR adolescent ] Search A-Z Dysmenorrhea is uterine pain around the time of menses. Pain may occur with menses or precede menses by 1 to 3 days. Pain tends to peak 24 hours after onset of menses and subside after 2 to 3 days. It is often crampy or a dull constant ache but may be sharp or throbbing; it may radiate to the back or legs. Primary dysmenorrhea is idiopathic and cannot be explained by other gynecologic disorders ( Etiology reference Dysmenorrhea is uterine pain around the time of menses. Pain may occur with menses or precede menses by 1 to 3 days. Pain tends to peak 24 hours after onset of menses and subside after 2 to... read more ). Pain is thought to result from uterine contractions and ischemia, probably mediated by prostaglandins (eg, prostaglandin F2-alpha, a potent myometrial stimulant and vasoconstrictor) and other inflammatory mediators produced in secretory endometrium and possibly associated with prolonged uterine contractions and decreased blood flow to the myometrium. Primary dysmenorrhea typically begins within a year after menarche and occurs almost invariably in ovulatory cycles. The pain usually begins when menses start (or just before) and persists for the first 1 to 2 days; t...

Period pain, or dysmenorrhea, refers to pain and cramping that occurs during or around menstruation. According to a 2014 review, anywhere between 16–91% of people who menstruate experience dysmenorrhea, with 2–29% experiencing severe pain. These statistics come from Period pain can be a mild inconvenience, or it can be a severe illness that affects a person’s ability to carry out daily tasks. The level and duration of pain can also change over time. In this article, we will look at the types and causes of period pain, how people can reduce it, and when it is time to seek help. Share on Pinterest Katerina Bartosová / EyeEm/Getty Images Period pain is pain that occurs just before or during a menstrual period. Every person’s experience of period pain is different, but it can cause: • a cramping sensation in the abdomen • burning pain in the abdomen • pain that may feel like trapped gas • pain that radiates to the back, hips, or legs • nausea or vomiting • bloating • • constipation Other symptoms associated with dysmenorrhea include irritability and There are two types of period pain: primary and secondary. Primary dysmenorrhea Primary dysmenorrhea occurs as a result of menstruation alone. This means another condition does not cause it. As a period begins, the body releases prostaglandins. This triggers contractions in the uterus, prompting the womb lining to shed. These contractions are at their strongest during the first 2 days of a period. But before a period begins, The am...

• Care and Services • Services • • • • • • • • • • • Types of Care • • • • • Conditions & Treatments • • • • • • Digital Health • • • • Patients & Visitors • Before Your Visit • • • • • • During Your Visit • • • After Your Visit • • • • • Patients & Visitors • • • • • Connect & Learn • Community Health And Outreach • • • • • • Events & Classes • • • COVID-19 • • • • Research • • • • • Careers • Why Choose Baptist Health • • • • • Search All Jobs • • • • Physician and APC Recruitment • • • • • About • About • • • • • Find a Location • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Blog • Explore Flourish • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • What Is Dysmenorrhea? Dysmenorrhea is the medical term for severe menstrual cramping. The cramping is experienced in the lower part of the abdomen and can feel like an ache or throb. Period cramping is common among females and can range from mild to severe. Cramping usually occurs right before the period starts and during the period. Cramping and severity of cramping tends to lessen with age, and sometimes completely goes away after childbirth. There are two types of this condition—primary dysmenorrhea and secondary dysmenorrhea. Types of Dysmenorrhea: Primary and Secondary Some women experience severe pain and cramping for a prolonged amount of time during their menstrual cycle. This condition is known as dysmenorrhea and there are two distinct types of the condition. • Primary Dysmenorrhea: This condition develops upon the onset ...