Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology and Obstetrics, University of Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain
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Dysmenorrhea: Understanding and Managing Menstrual Pain
Author(s): Víctor García*
Dysmenorrhea is a medical term used to describe painful menstrual cramps experienced by women during
their menstrual cycle. It is a common gynecological condition affecting millions of women worldwide. The term
"dysmenorrhea" originates from the Greek words "dys," meaning difficult or painful and "meno," meaning
month. This condition can significantly impact a woman's quality of life and may require medical intervention for
effective management. In this essay, we will explore the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and available treatments
for dysmenorrhea. There is two types of dysmenorrhea Primary and secondary. Primary dysmenorrhea refers
to menstrual pain that occurs without any underlying medical condition. It usually begins during adolescence,
shortly after a girl starts her menstrual cycle... View More»
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