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Results 1 - 10 of 12 for Dysmenorrhea
  1. Painful menstrual periods 
    ... The medical term for painful menstrual periods is dysmenorrhea. ... into two groups, depending on the cause: Primary dysmenorrhea Secondary dysmenorrhea Primary dysmenorrhea is menstrual pain that ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003150.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Painful periods (dysmenorrhea) (image) 
    Primary dysmenorrhea is a normal cramping of the lower abdomen caused by hormone-induced uterine contractions before the period. Secondary dysmenorrhea may be caused by abnormal conditions such as ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/17054.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Premenstrual breast changes 
    American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists website. Dysmenorrhea: painful periods. www.acog.org/patient-resources/faqs/gynecologic-problems/dysmenorrhea-painful-periods . Updated January 2022. Accessed April 25, 2024. Cox DM, Lippe ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003153.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Premenstrual syndrome - self-care 
    Akopians AL. Premenstrual syndrome and dysmenorrhea. In: Mularz A, Dalati S, Pedigo R, eds. Ob/Gyn Secrets . 4th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2017:chap 2. Katzinger J, Hudson ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000556.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Premenstrual syndrome 
    ... 212. Mendiratta V, Lentz GM. Primary and secondary dysmenorrhea, premenstrual syndrome, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder: etiology, diagnosis, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001505.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) 
    ... Not feeling hungry Nausea and vomiting Skipping your period Pain when you have intercourse You can have PID ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000888.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Uterine fibroids 
    ... to prevent or treat anemia due to heavy periods. Pain relievers, such as ibuprofen or naproxen, for cramps ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000914.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Ectopic pregnancy 
    ... cramping on one side of the pelvis No periods Pain in the lower belly or pelvic area If ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000895.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Sertoli-Leydig cell tumor 
    ... hair Loss in breast size Stopping of menstrual periods Pain in the lower belly (pelvic area) is another ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001172.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Ovarian cysts 
    ... pelvis shortly before or after beginning a menstrual period Pain with intercourse or pelvic pain during movement Pelvic ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001504.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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