Hyperactivity of the myometrium with accompanying uterine ischemia is considered to be of central importance in the causation of pain. Primary dysmenorrhea begins to manifest characteristically with menarche or shortly thereafter, coinciding with the onset of regular ovulatory cycles. The article describes the dysmenorrhea, pathology of primary or secondary origin which affects women in the fertile period, both those that still do not menstruate as those that have already menstruated. Observational, quantitative, analytical relational and transversal. Primary dysmenorrhea is a very common problem in young women. This was because in its planning the use of placebo. Pain improvement in women with primary dysmenorrhea. Amenorrea y dismenorrea fisiopatologia by jose0luis0mercado2. Prostaglandins seem to be involved to a large extent in the development of. Dysmenorrhea, also known as painful periods or menstrual cramps, is pain during menstruation. The inclusion criteria were an agreement to participate in the research work and a signed informed consent, age over 17 years, satisfactory health, negative urine pregnancy test and, primary dysmenorrhea screened by a physician who also obtained a medical history and performed a physical examination. Its usual onset occurs around the time that menstruation begins. Menstruacion dolorosa dismenorrea sintomas, causas y. Pdf to establish the prevalence and impact on quality of life of.
Posttreatment symptoms of dysmenorrhea table 3 shows the posttreatment symptoms of dysmenorrhea by the treatment group. The pain usually begins just before or as menstrual bleeding begins, and gradually diminishes over one to three days. Dysmenorrhea is the leading cause of shortterm school absenteeism. Acog dysmenorrhea patient education pamphlet cover. Primary dysmenorrhoea refers to painful periods that are not associated with identifiable pelvic pathology. In most cases this is due to a lack of maturity of the hypothalamic pituitary ovary axis, however, this could be the first sign of an acute or chronic disease and can implicate future reproductive disorders. Dismenorrea primaria y fisioterapia primary dysmenorrhea and physical therapy. Mar 01, 2014 dysmenorrhea, defined as painful cramps that occur with menstruation, is the most common gynecologic problem in women of all ages and races,1 and one of the most common causes of pelvic pain. The pain is usually in the pelvis or lower abdomen.
It is characterized by severe pain, colic so during menstruation, manifested in the lower abdomen or lower back. Dysmenorrhea is the leading cause of recurrent shortterm school absence in adolescent girls and a common problem in women of reproductive age. Diagnosis and initial management of dysmenorrhea american. Due to its monthly nature and the temporary disablement that it can cause, it is probably the main reason of women labour and school absenteeism. It is characterized by severe pain, colic so during menstruation, manifested in. Amenorrea y dismenorrea fisiopatologia ciclo menstrual. Diagnosis rests on a good history with negative pelvic evaluation findings. Mechanisms of possible pathophysiological importance in primary dysmenorrhea are discussed. It is usually defined as cramping pain in the lower abdomen occurring at the onset of menstruation in the absence of any identifiable.
The primary dysmenorrhea is one of the most common gynaecological alterations. Trastornos menstruales y dismenorrea en laadolescencia. The menstrual disorders are very frequently in adolescents, this create anxiety for them and his parents. Dysmenorrhea is highly prevalent among young adult jordanian females and seems to. Evaluating the relation of premenstrual syndrome and. Treatment options for primary and secondary dysmenorrhoea. The treatment of primary dysmenorrhea in conventional medicine focuses on inhibiting ovulation and prostaglandin synthesis, by what is considered palliative. Painful periods pamphlet presents useful information for your patients.
Participants were randomly divided into two groups. Other symptoms may include back pain, diarrhea or nausea in young women, painful periods often occur without an underlying problem. The uterus is induced to contract frequently and dysrhythmically, with increased basal tone and increased active pressure. Antiinflammatory agents, nonsteroidal and dysmenorrhea.
Dysmenorrhea can be classified as either primary or secondary based on the absence or presence of an underlying cause. Dysmenorrhea is more common in working women and in women who scored higher on the hassle scale, which is a measure of the stresses or difficulties experienced. It is associated with a negative impact on social, academic, and sports activities of many female adolescents. Most women begin having dysmenorrhea during adolescence, usually within four to five years of the first menstrual period. Dysmenorrhea in adolescent is an important cause of gynecological consult, school and employment absenteeism. Approximately 10% of adolescents who report dysmenorrhoea have an organic cause. Dysmenorrhoea is a common gynaecological problem consisting of painful cramps accompanying menstruation, which in. Summary the menstrual disorders are very frequently in adolescents, this create anxiety for them and his parents. Determine the association between primary dysmenorrhea and academic absenteeism in first and second year medical students of the ricardo palma university in june, 2016. Find, read and cite all the research you need on researchgate.
Painful menstruation, also known as dysmenorrhea, is one of the most common womens problems. In most cases this is due to a lack of maturity of the hypothalamic pituitary ovary axis, however, this could be the first sign of an acute. Primary dysmenorrhea occurs without an associated underlying condition, while secondary dysmenorrhea has a specific underlying cause, typically a condition that affects the uterus or other reproductive organs. Drugs utilization for treating primary dysmenorrhea in university students. Dysmenorrhea is the occurrence of severe lower abdominal pain in women during menstruation. The pain of dysmenorrhea is crampy and usually located in lower abdomen above the pubic bone the suprapubic region. Uterine hypercontractility, reduced uterine blood flow, and increased peripheral nerve hypersensitivity induce pain.