Secondary dysmenorrhea is the medical term for period pain that occurs as a result of an underlying condition affecting the reproductive organs. Secondary dysmenorrhea may cause additional symptoms ...

“Primary dysmenorrhea” is the term for painful periods that occur in the absence of any underlying pelvic disease. The pain occurs because of an increase in chemicals called prostaglandins during ...

Understanding the cause of dysmenorrhea and listening to the patient’s symptoms will help determine the most appropriate treatment. Currently, the best evidence-based treatments for women suffering ...

A new study identifies a link between depression and dysmenorrhea, with sleeplessness as a potential mediator. Study: Deciphering the genetic interplay between depression and dysmenorrhea: a Mendelian ...

Among university students, primary dysmenorrhea is highly prevalent, and its symptoms significantly interfere with academic performance, concludes a study by investigators from the Institute of Health ...