41. THE MERCK MANUALSECOND HOME EDITION, Dysmenorrhea In Ch. 244 dysmenorrhea. dysmenorrhea is pelvic pain during a menstrual period. The rest have secondary dysmenorrhea, for which a cause is identified. http://www.merck.com/mrkshared/mmanual_home2/sec22/ch244/ch244c.jsp

42. THE MERCK MANUAL, Sec. 18, Ch. 235, Menstrual Abnormalities And click here for navigation help. Primary dysmenorrhea (Functional dysmenorrhea). Sometimes endometrial casts (membranous dysmenorrhea) or clots are expelled. http://www.merck.com/mrkshared/mmanual/section18/chapter235/235b.jsp

43. Dysmenorrhea dysmenorrhea, or painful menstruation, is classified as either primary or secondary. dysmenorrhea. Also indexed as Menstrual Cramps, Painful Menstruation. http://www.mycustompak.com/healthNotes/Concern/Dysmenorrhea.htm

Dysmenorrhea Also indexed as: Menstrual Cramps, Painful Menstruation Introduction Checklist Symptoms Treatments ... References Dysmenorrhea, or painful menstruation, is classified as either primary or secondary. Primary dysmenorrhea generally occurs within a couple of years of the first menstrual period. The pain tends to decrease with age and very often resolves after childbirth. Secondary dysmenorrhea is menstrual pain caused by another condition, commonly endometriosis . It starts later in life and tends to increase in intensity over time. As many as half of menstruating women are affected by dysmenorrhea, and of these, about 10% have severe dysmenorrhea, which greatly limits activities for one to three days each month. Checklist for Dysmenorrhea Rating Nutritional Supplements Herbs Vitamin B3 (niacin) Vitamin B3 (niacin) (plus vitamin C and rutin Vitamin E Calcium Fish oil (EPA/ DHA Magnesium Progesterone (topical cream) Vitamin B1 Black cohosh Blue cohosh Corydalis Cramp bark Dong quai False unicorn Peony Vervain ... Vitex See also: Homeopathic Remedies for Dysmenorrhea Reliable and relatively consistent scientific data showing a substantial health benefit.

44. HealthCentral - General Encyclopedia - Dysmenorrhea In The Adolescent General Health Encyclopedia, dysmenorrhea in the adolescent. Alternative names periods painful; adolescent dysmenorrhea; menstrual pain; painful periods http://www.healthcentral.com/mhc/top/001194.cfm

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45. HealthCentral.com Types of dysmenorrhea....... dysmenorrhea. dysmenorrhea is the pain or discomfort ( cramps ) during or just before a menstrual period. http://www.healthcentral.com/library/librarycontent.cfm?id=80

46. OBGYN.net - OBGYN.net Publications A Young Women's Guide To Painful Menstrual Cr return. A Young Woman s Guide to Painful Menstrual Cramps (AKA dysmenorrhea) by Pat Sonnenstuhl BSN, CNM, ARNP, RH OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor. http://www.obgyn.net/displayarticle.asp?page=/yw/articles/pats_dysmenorrha

47. MayoClinic.com - Dysmenorrhea Most women experience dysmenorrhea, or menstrual cramps, at some time. The discomfort dysmenorrhea By Mayo Clinic staff Overview http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=DS00506

48. Dysmenorrhea Health Channels. Family child health. Men s health. Women s health. Seniors health. Addiction. Allergy NEW! Arthritis. Back health. Brain health. Breast cancer. http://www.medbroadcast.com/condition_info_details.asp?disease_id=225

49. Dysmenorrhea . More......MAIN SEARCH INDEX. dysmenorrhea. Definition. dysmenorrhea is the occurrance of painful cramps during menstruation. http://www.ehendrick.org/healthy/000453.htm

MAIN SEARCH INDEX Dysmenorrhea Definition Description Causes and symptoms Diagnosis ... Resources Definition Dysmenorrhea is the occurrance of painful cramps during menstruation. Description More than half of all girls and women suffer from dysmenorrhea (cramps), a dull or throbbing pain that usually centers in the lower mid-abdomen, radiating toward the lower back or thighs. Menstruating women of any age can experience cramps. While the pain may be only mild for some women, others experience severe discomfort that can significantly interfere with everyday activities for several days each month. Causes and symptoms Dysmenorrhea is called "primary" when there is no specific abnormality, and "secondary" when the pain is caused by an underlying gynecological problem. It is believed that primary dysmenorrhea occurs when hormone-like substances called "prostaglandins" produced by uterine tissue trigger strong muscle contractions in the uterus during menstruation. However, the level of prostaglandins doesn't seem to have anything to do with how strong a woman's cramps are. Some women have high levels of prostaglandins and no cramps, whereas other women with low levels have severe cramps. This is why experts assume that cramps must also be related to other things (such as genetics, stress , and different body types) in addition to prostaglandins. The first year or two of a girl's periods are not usually very painful. However, once ovulation begins, the blood levels of the prostaglandins rise, leading to stronger contractions.

50. Dysmenorrhea - Acupuncture.com Key Diagnostic Points The pain in the lower abdomen appears with the menstrual cycle. The pain can spread over the whole abdomen http://www.acupuncture.com/Clinical/Dysmen.htm

Dysmenorrhea Homepage Back Key Diagnostic Points: The pain in the lower abdomen appears with the menstrual cycle. The pain can spread over the whole abdomen, the lumbo-sacral region, or there is dragging pain in the vulva and anus. It varies in degrees and can be relieved when the menstrual blood flows smoothly. Pain beginning before or during the period suggests excess. Pain beginning at the end or after the period suggests deficiency. Pressure making the pain worse suggests excess. Pressure making the pain better suggests deficiency. Differential Diagnosis: Stagnation of Qi and Blood Lower abdominal pain during, or one to two days before, the period, feelings of distention and tenderness in the abdomen and breasts, hesitant start of menstrual flow, pain relieved after passing clots, pre-menstrual tension and irritability. Blood: Dark with clots Tongue: Purple body with purple spots Pulse: Wiry Stagnation of cold Lower abdominal pain several days before the period or during the period. Pain relieved by the application of heat, feelings of cold in the abdomen, and sore back. Blood: Scanty, dark, with clots

51. Menstruation: Severe Cramps (Dysmenorrhea) --- HealthandAge Menstruation Severe Cramps (dysmenorrhea). Disease Digests Menstruation Severe Cramps (dysmenorrhea) . Menstruation Severe Cramps (dysmenorrhea). http://www.healthandage.com/Home/gm=6!gid6=10001

June 2, 2004 Home Health Centers HealthandAge Network Caregivers' Center ... Primer on Aging Choose Font Size Normal Large Extra Large Menstruation: Severe Cramps (Dysmenorrhea) Disease Digests Menstruation: Severe Cramps (Dysmenorrhea) Menstruation: Severe Cramps (Dysmenorrhea) Source: A.D.A.M. Inc., Well-Connected series September 30, 2003 PDF Version Well-Connected reports are written and updated by experienced medical writers and reviewed and edited by the in-house editors and a board of physicians who have faculty positions at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital. Neither institution (HMS or MGH) reviews or endorses their content. TABLE OF CONTENTS What is menstruation? What are dysmenorrhea (severe menstrual pain) and othe... What causes severe menstrual cramps? What are the risk factors for severe menstrual cramps? How serious are severe menstrual cramps? How is dysmenorrhea diagnosed? What are the home remedies for severe menstrual cramps? What are the drug treatments for severe menstrual cram... What are the procedures for severe primary menstrual c...

52. Menstruation: Severe Cramps (Dysmenorrhea) --- HealthandAge Menstruation Severe Cramps (dysmenorrhea). Menstruation Severe Cramps (dysmenorrhea). http://www.healthandage.com/Home/gid6=10002

June 2, 2004 Home Health Centers HealthandAge Network Caregivers' Center ... Primer on Aging Choose Font Size Normal Large Extra Large Menstruation: Severe Cramps (Dysmenorrhea) Menstruation: Severe Cramps (Dysmenorrhea) Source: A.D.A.M. Inc., Well-Connected series September 30, 2003 PDF Version Well-Connected reports are written and updated by experienced medical writers and reviewed and edited by the in-house editors and a board of physicians who have faculty positions at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital. Neither institution (HMS or MGH) reviews or endorses their content. TABLE OF CONTENTS What is menstruation? What are dysmenorrhea (severe menstrual pain) and othe... What causes severe menstrual cramps? What are the risk factors for severe menstrual cramps? How serious are severe menstrual cramps? How is dysmenorrhea diagnosed? What are the home remedies for severe menstrual cramps? What are the drug treatments for severe menstrual cram... What are the procedures for severe primary menstrual c... Where else can help be obtained for menstrual disorder...

53. Menstrual Problems dysmenorrhea Painful Periods There are two types of dysmenorrhea the first, primary dysmenorrhea, is more common in teens and is not caused by a disease or http://kidshealth.org/parent/growth/growing/menstrual_problems_p5.html

KidsHealth Parents Growing Up Dysmenorrhea: Painful Periods There are two types of dysmenorrhea: the first, primary dysmenorrhea , is more common in teens and is not caused by a disease or other condition. Instead, the culprit is prostaglandin, the same chemical behind cramps. Large amounts of prostaglandin can lead to nausea, vomiting , headaches, backaches, diarrhea , and severe cramps. Fortunately, these symptoms usually last for only a day or 2. Secondary dysmenorrhea is pain caused by some physical condition like polyps or fibroids in the uterus, endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), or adenomyosis (uterine tissue growing into the muscular wall of the uterus). Endometriosis In this condition, tissue normally found only in the uterus starts to grow outside the uterus - in the ovaries, fallopian tubes, or other parts of the pelvic cavity. It can cause abnormal bleeding, dysmenorrhea, and general pelvic pain. Go to previous page Go to next page Printer -friendly version Email this article to a friend Send email to us Jump to another section of this article Menstrual Problems Common Problems Common Problems Continued Menstrual Problems ... What You Can Do to Help Reviewer name and date on last page About Us Contact Us Partners Editorial Policy Note: All information on KidsHealth is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.

54. Dysmenorrhea - Medicinal Herbs Online Amenorrhea. Scanty flow is known as Oligomenorrhea. Painful menstruation is dysmenorrhea. Excessive loss of blood is termed Menorrhagia. http://www.egregore.com/diseases/dysmenorrhea.html

Herbal Glossary Medicinal Glossary Herbal Preparations Menstrual Problems Contents: Definition Symptoms Treatment Nutrients ... Bibliography Definition Absence of flow when normally expected is called Amenorrhea Scanty flow is known as Oligomenorrhea Painful menstruation is Dysmenorrhea Excessive loss of blood is termed Menorrhagia Loss of blood during intermenstrual periods (between periods) is known as spotting or Metrorrhagia In all the above cases, the gynocologist should make the diagnosis and prescribe treatment, rule out causes, complications, etc. Back to Top Symptoms In addition to the previously mentioned in the definitions, symptoms may include: depression , cramps, water retention, skin eruptions, headaches , bloated abdomen, backache, cramps, breast swelling and tenderness, insomnia , fatigue, nervousness, (See also PMS ) joint pain, fainting spells, and changes in personality (such as outbursts of anger, violence, and thoughts of suicide). Menstrual pain in young girls is often severe and relatively long-lasting. Especially at the onset of the menstrual period, the pain usually is experienced as severe. Ideally a gynecologist should be seen at the outset of menstrual periods to determine if everything is normal. If normal, the aches and pains can be eased or cured by a cup of chamomile tea, drunk very warm, or with peppermint tea or even caraway tea. These herbs contain essential oils with antispasmodic effects. Rotate the three teas, if preferred. Prepare the tea: pour 8 oz.

55. AllRefer Health - Painful Menstruation (Cramps - Menstrual, Dysmenorrhea, Painfu Menstruation Painful (Cramps - Menstrual, dysmenorrhea, Painful Menstrual Periods, Periods - Painful) information center covers causes, symptoms, expectations http://health.allrefer.com/health/menstruation-painful-info.html

AllRefer Channels :: Yellow Pages Reference Health Home ... Contact Us Quick Jump Abdominal Pain Anxiety Blood in Urine Blood Pressure, High Blood Pressure, Low Breast Lump Chest Pain Constipation Depression Diarrhea Dizziness Dry Skin Fatigue Hair Loss Headache Heartburn Incontinence Indigestion Insomnia (Sleeping Difficulty) Low Back Pain Menstrual Periods, Abnormal Obesity Red Eye Seizures Skin Rash Sore Throat Swelling Urinary Frequency/Urgency Weakness 300+ More Symptoms Topics Alternative Medicine Health News Symptoms Guide Special Topics ... Medical Encyclopedia You are here : AllRefer.com Health Medical Symptoms Guide Painful Menstruation Menstruation - Painful Definition Common Causes Call your Health Care Provider if What to Expect at your Health Care Provider's Office ... Go To Main Page Alternate Names : Cramps - Menstrual, Dysmenorrhea, Painful Menstrual Periods, Periods - Painful Definition Painful menstruation involves menstrual periods that are accompanied by either sharp, intermittent pain or dull, aching pain, usually in the pelvis or lower abdomen. Female Reproductive Anatomy Painful Periods (Dysmenorrhea) Relieving PMS Uterus Painful menstruation affects many women. For a small number of women, such discomfort makes it next to impossible to perform normal household, job, or school-related activities for a few days during each menstrual cycle. Painful menstruation is the leading cause of lost time from school and work among women in their teens and 20's. The pain may begin several days before or just at the start of your period. It generally subsides as menstrual bleeding tapers off.

56. AllRefer Health - Dysmenorrhea In The Adolescent (Adolescent Dysmenorrhea, Menst dysmenorrhea in the Adolescent (Adolescent dysmenorrhea, Menstrual Pain Adolescent, Painful Menstrual Periods - Adolescent, Periods - Painful (Adolescent http://health.allrefer.com/health/dysmenorrhea-in-the-adolescent-info.html

AllRefer Channels :: Yellow Pages Reference Health Home ... Contact Us Quick Jump ADD/ADHD Allergies Alzheimer's Disease Arthritis Asthma Back Pain Breast Cancer Cancer Colon Cancer Depression Diabetes Gallbladder Disease Heart Attack Hepatitis High Cholesterol HIV/AIDS Hypertension Lung Cancer Menopause Migraines/Headaches Osteoporosis Pneumonia Prostate Cancer SARS Stroke Urinary Tract Infection 1600+ More Conditions Alternative Medicine Health News Symptoms Guide Special Topics ... Medical Encyclopedia You are here : AllRefer.com Health Dysmenorrhea in the Adolescent Dysmenorrhea in the Adolescent Definition Prevention Treatment Expectations or Prognosis ... Go To Main Page Alternate Names : Adolescent Dysmenorrhea, Menstrual Pain - Adolescent, Painful Menstrual Periods - Adolescent, Periods - Painful (Adolescent) Definition Dysmenorrhea is defined as painful menses. Female Reproductive Anatomy Painful Periods (Dysmenorrhea) Uterus Normal Uterine Anatomy (Cut Section) Primary dysmenorrhea in adolescents usually begins 2 to 3 years following the onset of menses. It consists of crampy lower abdominal pain that generally begins several hours prior to the onset of a menstrual period, but may begin as much as 1 or 2 days in advance.

57. Dysmenorrhea, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Cincinnati Children s Hospital Medical Center discusses dysmenorrheaa menstrual condition characterized by severe and frequent menstrual cramps. dysmenorrhea. http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/health/info/teen/diagnose/dysmenorrhea.htm

Home Contact Us Site Map Go to Advanced Search ... Drugs of Abuse Dysmenorrhea Eating Disorders Mono (Infectious Mononucleosis) Obesity Recognizing Gynecologic Problems ... Wellness Conditions and Diagnoses Dysmenorrhea What is dysmenorrhea? Dysmenorrhea is a menstrual condition characterized by severe and frequent menstrual cramps and pain associated with menstruation. Dysmenorrhea may be classified as primary or secondary. primary dysmenorrhea - from the beginning and usually lifelong; severe and frequent menstrual cramping caused by severe and abnormal uterine contractions. secondary dysmenorrhea - due to some physical cause and usually of later onset; painful menstrual periods caused by another medical condition present in the body (i.e., pelvic inflammatory disease, endometriosis). What causes dysmenorrhea? The cause of dysmenorrhea depends on whether the condition is primary or secondary. In general, females with primary dysmenorrhea experience abnormal uterine contractions as a result of a chemical imbalance in the body (particularly prostaglandin and arachidonic acid - both chemicals which control the contractions of the uterus). Secondary dysmenorrhea is caused by other medical conditions, most often endometriosis (a condition in which tissue that looks and acts like endometrial tissue becomes implanted outside the uterus, usually on other reproductive organs inside the pelvis or in the abdominal cavity - often resulting in internal bleeding, and pelvic pain). Other possible causes of secondary dysmenorrhea include the following:

58. Adult Health Advisor 2003.2: Menstrual Cramps (Dysmenorrhea) Index. Menstrual Cramps (dysmenorrhea). What are menstrual cramps? Your discomfort lasts longer than 2 or 3 days. What can I do to help prevent dysmenorrhea? http://www.med.umich.edu/1libr/aha/aha_dysmen_crs.htm

Adult Health Topics All Health Topics Find a UMHS Doctor T his information is not a tool for self-diagnosis or a substitute for medical treatment. You should speak to your physician or make an appointment to be seen if you have questions or concerns about this information or your medical condition. Search Adult Topics Search All Topics T his information is not a tool for self-diagnosis or a substitute for medical treatment. You should speak to your physician or make an appointment to be seen if you have questions or concerns about this information or your medical condition. Index Menstrual Cramps (Dysmenorrhea) What are menstrual cramps? Menstrual cramps are pain or discomfort in the lower abdomen just before or during a menstrual period. Dysmenorrhea is the medical term for menstrual cramps. Dysmenorrhea can be either primary or secondary. Primary dysmenorrhea usually starts 1 to 2 years after your first period. Secondary dysmenorrhea results from a specific disease or disorder. How do they occur?

59. Dysmennorhea Painful Periods (dysmenorrhea). If you are like most women who suffer from dysmenorrhea, the symptoms are usually more severe on the first day of flow. http://www.ucsd.edu/shs/painfulperiods.html

Painful Periods (Dysmenorrhea) It's Not Your Imagination! Over the years you may have read ... or been told .... that it was "all in your mind" ... that you were exaggerating the actual discomfort ... or that it was simply the price you had to pay for being female. Medical experts, however, have shown that painful menstruation is a physical problem, and that most cases can be successfully treated. Symptoms Dysmenorrhea often includes one or more of such symptoms as mild to severe cramping in the lower abdomen, backache pain and pulling on the inside of the thighs, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, fainting, or headache. If you are like most women who suffer from dysmenorrhea, the symptoms are usually more severe on the first day of flow. They probably decrease as your period continues, and in most cases last no more than 12-16 hours. However, some women experience discomfort from the beginning to the end of the menstrual flow, which may be for as long as 5-6 days. A Common Problem Dysmenorrhea is the most common cause of lost work and school hours among women in the United States. In fact, 42 million women in the United States suffer from painful menstrual symptoms. Of these, about 3 1/2 million are unable to function for one to two days each month because the condition is so severe.

60. Recommendations For The Treatment Of Dysmenorrhea. Brief Summary. GUIDELINE TITLE. Recommendations for the treatment of dysmenorrhea. BIBLIOGRAPHIC SOURCE(S). Recommendations for the treatment of dysmenorrhea. http://www.guideline.gov/summary/summary.aspx?doc_id=2737

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