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Primary and membranous dysmenorrhea.

R H Asch, R B Greenblatt

    Southern Medical Journal
    |October 1, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Dysmenorrhea, or painful periods, stems from organic, physiologic, or psychologic factors. Treatments include common medications, with androgen therapy as an option for some, while surgery is rarely needed.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gynecology
    • Women's Health
    • Pain Management

    Background:

    • Dysmenorrhea, characterized by painful menstruation, presents significant challenges for many women.
    • Understanding the diverse causes, including organic, physiologic, and psychologic factors, is crucial for effective management.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To present the various causes of dysmenorrhea.
    • To outline the common signs and symptoms associated with painful periods.
    • To review current and alternative treatment options for primary dysmenorrhea.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of organic, physiologic, and psychologic causes of dysmenorrhea.
    • Compilation of characteristic signs and symptoms.
    • Summary of treatment modalities including analgesics, diuretics, antispasmodics, and androgen therapy.

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    Main Results:

    • Common symptoms include pelvic discomfort, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, urinary issues, nervousness, and headaches.
    • Standard treatments involve analgesics, diuretics, and antispasmodics.
    • Androgen therapy shows efficacy but has contraindications like acne and hirsutism.

    Conclusions:

    • Primary dysmenorrhea can be addressed through various therapeutic approaches.
    • Medication-based treatments are generally preferred.
    • Surgical intervention is seldom required for primary dysmenorrhea.