Medical history (history of illness) is an important component in the diagnosis of dysmenorrhea (period pain).
Family history
Social history
- Is there any evidence of psychosocial stress or strain due to your family situation?
Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints).
- How long has the pain been present? Since your first menstrual period?
- Does the discomfort occur with every menstrual period?
- What is the pain like, dull, stabbing or colicky?
- Are there any other symptoms besides pain, such as nausea or back pain?
- What do you do about the pain?
- Is menstruation regular or have you noticed any changes in rhythm or strength?
Vegetative anamnesis including nutritional anamnesis.
- Are you satisfied with your partnership situation?
- Do you have a desire to have children?
Self history including medication history.
- Pre-existing conditions (gynecological diseases).
- Operations
- Allergies
- Medication history
