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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is functional dysmenorrhea?
Dysmenorrhea is the medical term for period pains. It can be divided into primary or secondary. Primary or functional dysmenorrhea is the common menses cramps/pain that come recur and is not due to other diseases. Secondary dysmenorhea is due to problems with the reproductive system. Functional dysmenorrhea is usually diagnosed only after other investigations (e.g. ultrasound) do not find any abnormalities responsible for the pain.
Symptoms of functional dysmenorrhea
Painful menstrual cramps
Pain in the pelvis- the lowest part of the abdomen, between the belly button and groin
Lower abdominal pain
Headache
Easily fatigued
Abdominal pain
Nausea or vomiting
Weakness in arms or legs
Questions your doctor may ask to check for functional dysmenorrhea
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose functional dysmenorrhea
Do you have severe menstrual cramps?
Do you feel pain in your pelvis?
Do you have pain in the lower part of your abdomen (stomach)?
Do you have headaches or does your head feel heavy?
Do you get tired easily?
Treatment for functional dysmenorrhea
Usually, painkillers or oral contraceptive pills can help with the symptoms of functional dysmenorrhea. Usually, several investigations are required to ensure there are no causes for the pain.
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Reviewed By:
Seiji Kanazawa, MD, PHD (Obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN))
Dr. Kanazawa graduated from the Niigata University Faculty of Medicine and received his Ph.D. from the Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine. He is working on the front line of the General Perinatal Center, including the Tokyo Tama General Medical Center and the National Center for Research in Fertility Medicine, where he provides maternal and fetal care and undertakes clinical research. At Ubie, Dr. Kanazawa has been designing the Ubie AI Symptom Checker and has taken on the role of general obstetrics and gynecology consultation at FMC Tokyo Clinic by providing fetal ultrasound and prenatal consultation.
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Seiji Kanazawa, MD, PHD
Obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN)
National Center for Child Health and Development, Japan