GA34.3
Dysmenorrhoea
Dismenorreia
CategoryDefinition
A condition of the genital system affecting females, caused by endometriosis, adenomyosis, ovarian cysts, or may be idiopathic. This condition is characterised by cyclic pelvic pain preceding or accompanying menstruation that interferes with daily activities, lower, umbilical, or suprapubic abdominal pain, such as sharp, throbbing, burning, or shooting pains that may extend to the thighs and lower back.
Index Terms
Dysmenorrhoeamenorrhalgiamenstrual crampperiod painperiod pain presentmenstrual uterine crampsuterine cramps NOSessential dysmenorrheamenstrual painpainful mensespainful menstruationPrimary dysmenorrhoeapainful primary menstruationSecondary dysmenorrhoeasecondary dysmenorrheapainful secondary menstruationCongestive dysmenorrhea syndromecongestive dysmenorrhea