Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Painful period cramps, known as dysmenorrhea, is the most common menstrual disorder, affecting more than half of ...

Researchers are finally trying to understand the complex causes of menstrual pain, or dysmenorrhea—and potential solutions.

Among university students, primary dysmenorrhea is highly prevalent, and its symptoms significantly interfere with academic performance, concludes a study by investigators from the Institute of Health ...

Dysmenorrhea means painful periods. It is the most commonly reported menstrual disorder. Most women suffer mild discomfort and pain in the lower abdomen before and during their periods. However, for ...

Pain during menstrual periods may be due to a uterine or pelvic cause, especially in older women. Pain that accompanies cyclic menstrual periods is called dysmenorrhea. It interferes with routine life ...

A 2001 study of heat therapy for dysmenorrhea found continuous low-level topical heat to be as effective as ibuprofen in decreasing PD symptoms. Moreover, the topical heat treatment used had an ...

When Sheila got her first period at twelve, she thought the pain would get better with time. It didn't. Every month came with violent cramps, waves of nausea, dizziness and bouts of vomiting that left ...

Dysmenorrhea or the period pain is a common symptom all of us women face quite regularly. The extent of the pain varies along with the symptoms accompanying it. Generally, the pain lasts between 24-72 ...

The rising occurrence of dysmenorrhea, along with greater awareness and advancements in diagnosis, is driving substantial growth in the dysmenorrhea treatment market. With more women pursuing medical ...

Continuous low-level heat was found to be as effective as ibuprofen in decreasing symptoms. Painful menstrual cramps are a quality-of-life issue for many. Clinicians should know what nonpharmacologic ...