Synonyms Dysmenorrhea; menstrual pain The term “menstrual pain” (pain during menstruation/period) refers to the occurrence of mild to severe, pulling abdominal pain that occurs during the rejection of the uterine lining. Introduction Pain during menstruation/period is usually experienced by very young women. Especially young girls who are having their period for the first time may … Pain during menstruation
Frequency Pain during menstruation/period is not uncommon. Every woman suffers at least once during her life from moderate to severe pain during menstruation/period. It is even estimated that about 30 to 50 percent of women suffer from regular pain during menstruation. The so-called “endometriosis” (dislocation of endometrial cells) is the most common cause of secondary … Frequency | Pain during menstruation
Diagnosis If a woman experiences recurrent and/or particularly severe pain during menstruation/period, a gynecologist should be consulted urgently. In many cases, the symptoms can be relieved in the long term after successful diagnosis. The most important step in the diagnosis of pain during menstruation/period is the detailed doctor-patient consultation (anamnesis) during which the quality and … Diagnosis | Pain during menstruation
