dysmenorrhoea
Menstrual pain condition
Dysmenorrhoea is the medical term for painful menstruation, particularly cramping in the lower abdomen that occurs just before or during a menstrual period.
The pain can range from mild discomfort to severe enough to interfere with daily activities.
Doctors distinguish between primary dysmenorrhoea, which has no underlying cause, and secondary dysmenorrhoea, which results from conditions like endometriosis or fibroids.
The spelling dysmenorrhea is standard in American English.
Involuntary muscle tightening
- spasmsSudden involuntary muscle contractions
- contractionsShortened word forms
- throbbingRhythmic painful pulsing
- achingExperiencing dull pain
stabbing · pelvic pain · abdominal pain · lower back pain · sharp · intense · severe · excruciating
Anti-inflammatory pain reliever
- NSAIDsOver-the-counter pain class
- naproxenAnti-inflammatory analgesic drug
- analgesicsDrugs that reduce pain
- heating padElectric warmth for aches
hot water bottle · oral contraceptives · antispasmodics · TENS · acupuncture · yoga · massage · laparoscopy
Female reproductive hormone
- progesteroneOvarian steroid supporting gestation
- prostaglandinsLipid-derived signaling compounds
- hormonal imbalanceIrregular glandular secretion levels
- ovulationEgg discharge from ovary
vasopressin · PMS · PMDD
Displaced uterine tissue condition
- fibroidsBenign uterine tumors
- ovarian cystsSacs on female gonads
- polycystic ovary syndromeEndocrine disorder affecting fertility
- adhesionsTissues abnormally joined together
Punctuation ending sentences
- cycleRepeating sequence of events
- bleedingBlood loss from injury
- endometriumInner uterine membrane
- monthlyOccurring each lunar cycle
cramps
Involuntary muscle tightening
- spasmsSudden involuntary muscle contractions
- contractionsShortened word forms
- throbbingRhythmic painful pulsing
aching · stabbing · pelvic pain · abdominal pain · lower back pain · sharp · intense · severe · excruciating · griping
ibuprofen
Anti-inflammatory pain reliever
- NSAIDsOver-the-counter pain class
- naproxenAnti-inflammatory analgesic drug
- analgesicsDrugs that reduce pain
heating pad · hot water bottle · oral contraceptives · antispasmodics · TENS · acupuncture · yoga · massage · laparoscopy · hysterectomy
estrogen
Female reproductive hormone
- progesteroneOvarian steroid supporting gestation
- prostaglandinsLipid-derived signaling compounds
- hormonal imbalanceIrregular glandular secretion levels
ovulation · vasopressin · PMS · PMDD
endometriosis
Displaced uterine tissue condition
- fibroidsBenign uterine tumors
- ovarian cystsSacs on female gonads
- polycystic ovary syndromeEndocrine disorder affecting fertility
period
Punctuation ending sentences
- cycleRepeating sequence of events
- bleedingBlood loss from injury
- endometriumInner uterine membrane
monthly · spotting · clots · heavy flow · irregular cycles
menopause, menses, menstruation, menstrual, menarche, premenstrual, amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, amenorrhoea