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Primary dysmenorrhea.

A S Coco1

  • 1Family Practice Residency, Lancaster General Hospital, Pennsylvania 17604, USA.

American Family Physician
|August 28, 1999
PubMed
Summary
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Primary dysmenorrhea, painful menstrual cramps, affects up to 90% of women. Standard treatments include NSAIDs and oral contraceptives, but some women require further investigation for underlying causes.

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Area of Science:

  • Gynecology
  • Women's Health
  • Pain Management

Background:

  • Primary dysmenorrhea is characterized by painful menstrual cramps without underlying disease.
  • It affects up to 90% of women, often starting in adolescence, leading to absenteeism and reduced quality of life.
  • Increased endometrial prostaglandin production causes heightened uterine activity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the definition, prevalence, pathophysiology, and management of primary dysmenorrhea.
  • To highlight the importance of considering secondary causes in treatment-resistant cases.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of primary dysmenorrhea.
  • Analysis of diagnostic criteria and treatment guidelines.

Main Results:

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  • Primary dysmenorrhea is common, with typical symptoms not requiring extensive diagnostics.
  • Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and oral contraceptive pills are first-line treatments.
  • Approximately 10% of women do not respond to standard therapies, necessitating evaluation for secondary causes.

Conclusions:

  • Primary dysmenorrhea is a prevalent condition often managed with NSAIDs and OCPs.
  • Persistent or severe symptoms warrant investigation for secondary causes of dysmenorrhea.
  • Evidence for alternative treatments is limited by small study sizes and short follow-up periods.