Dysmenorrhea: A Case Study.

Dysmenorrhea is defined as difficult menstrual flow or painful menstruation. It is one of the most common gynaecologic complaints in young women who present to clinicians. Optimal management of this symptom depends on an understanding of the underlying cause. Dysmenorrhea can be divided into 2 broad categories: primary (spasmodic) and secondary (congestive). Primary dysmenorrhea is defined as menstrual pain that is not associated with macroscopic pelvic pathology (ie, occurs in the absence of pelvic disease). It typically occurs in the first few years after menarche and affects as many as 50% of post pubertal females. Secondary dysmenorrhea is defined as menstrual pain resulting from anatomic or macroscopic pelvic pathology, as is seen in women with endometriosis or chronic pelvic inflammatory disease. It is most often observed in women aged 30-45 years. Dysmenorrhea have to be treated when it disturb the daily life activities. This case study helps the reader to know about definition, types, diagnosis, signs and symptoms, management of dysmenorrhea.