The following features are indicative of Primary dysmenorrhea:
headache
fatigue
loose stools
dizziness
intense cramping pain in lower abdomen
nausea
vomiting
diarrhea
constipation
disorientation
hypersensitivity to sound
hypersensitivity to light
hypersensitivity to smell
hypersensitivity to touch
fainting
It is possible that Primary dysmenorrhea shows no physical symptoms and still is present in a patient.
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Common Causes of Primary dysmenorrhea
The following are the most common causes of Primary dysmenorrhea:
endometriosis
uterine fibroids
adenomyosis
pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
cervical stenosis
Risk Factors for Primary dysmenorrhea
The following factors may increase the likelihood of Primary dysmenorrhea:
age
long menstrual periods
heavy menstrual flow
smoking
positive family history
use oral contraceptive pills
Prevention of Primary dysmenorrhea
Yes, it may be possible to prevent Primary dysmenorrhea. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
do exercise regularly
use heat pad
reduce stress
Occurrence of Primary dysmenorrhea
Number of Cases
The following are the number of Primary dysmenorrhea cases seen each year worldwide:
Very common > 10 Million cases
Common Age Group
Primary dysmenorrhea most commonly occurs in the following age group:
Aged between 10-20 years
Common Gender
Primary dysmenorrhea most commonly occurs in the following gender:
Female
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Primary dysmenorrhea
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Primary dysmenorrhea:
Ultrasound: To create an image of uterus, fallopian tubes, cervix and ovaries
MRI (Magnetic resonance imaging): To provide detailed images of internal structures
Laparoscopy: To detect fibroids, endometriosis, adhesions, ovarian cysts and ectopic pregnancy
CT scan (Computer tomography): To provide cross-sectional images of internal structures
Complications of Primary dysmenorrhea if untreated
Yes, Primary dysmenorrhea causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Primary dysmenorrhea is left untreated:
interference with school activities
interference with work activities
interference with social activities
fertility problems
ectopic pregnancy
Procedures for Treatment of Primary dysmenorrhea
The following procedures are used to treat Primary dysmenorrhea:
Laparoscopic surgery: To reduce symptoms of primary dysmenorrhea
Medicines for Primary dysmenorrhea
Below is the list of medicines used for Primary dysmenorrhea: