Apr 4, 2005 · Dysmenorrhea is defined in Stenchever [1] as follows: "Painful cramping sensation in the lower abdomen often accompanied by other symptoms such as sweating, tachycardia, …

Feb 13, 2024 · A new study identifies several "warning indicators" that can be used to screen for disabling dysmenorrhea in young women using a nomogram, a graphical way to identify a …

The aim of the present study was to assess the efficacy of acupuncture in a consecutive series of women affected by primary or secondary dysmenorrhea (painful menstrual cramps without or …

Mar 23, 2022 · Because many women assume that pain during menstruation is normal, dysmenorrhea is likely underdiagnosed and undertreated.

Aug 13, 2025 · Earlier and less predictable menstrual patterns may signal higher long-term risk for diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and certain cancers.

Jan 31, 2025 · Increased menstrual blood loss can be hard to measure and may detract from a woman’s quality of life, but a range of treatment options are available.

Oct 24, 2022 · Dysmenorrhea, a " painful menstruation during the previous three months," requires medical examination. Women with degenerative diseases and secondary …

Feb 13, 2025 · A real-world Danish registry study showed a significant increased relative risk, but small absolute risk, for stroke and heart attack with certain hormonal contraceptives.

May 13, 2005 · All measures of chronic dysmenorrhea diminished in a cohort of women using a topical lidocaine vaginal gel, according to investigators.

Oct 15, 2024 · Depending on one's perspective, "mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS)" is either a relatively rare, narrowly defined severe allergic condition or a vastly under-recognized …