Dysmenorrhea is a condition of pain during menstruation that affects more than 50% of women. Painful menstrual cramps can last 1-2 days each month with menstruation, and some women do not experience cramps later in life. Dysmenorrhea can be either primary/or secondary, depending on the possible causes and symptoms of the condition. All forms of dysmenorrhea can be treated, although treatment depends on the cause of the problem.
Primary dysmenorrhoea
Primary dysmenorrhea is usually caused-by chemicals called prostaglandins. Prostaglandins are derived from the uterus lining and are most common on the first day of menstruation. As menstruation continues, prostaglandin levels decrease, and pain is relieved.
Secondary dysmenorrhoea
Disorders of the reproductive system usually cause secondary dysmenorrhea.
Related common states includes; Adenomyosis, in which uterine tissue grows inside the muscular wall. Or fibroids, which are benign, tumor-like growths that form in or around the uterus. Secondary dysmenorrhea may not appear until later in a woman’s life and tends to become more painful over time.
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A pelvic rehabilitation physical therapist can diagnose dysmenorrhea through a pelvic exam or ultrasound and prescribe the best treatment options for each patient. These professionals can help reduce or cure dysmenorrhoea without invasive surgery and can also screen patients for other conditions that may complicate their situation.
Dysmenorrhea is painful, familiar, and most importantly, treatable. Visit the pelvicrehab.com Doctors Directory to find a pelvic rehabilitation physiotherapist who can help you manage painful menstrual cramps.