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Content updated on Oct 10, 2023
What is functional dysmenorrhea?
Dysmenorrhea is the medical term for pain with menstruation. For most women this is mild and tolerable, but for some it can be severe and cause interference in living their life and doing normal activities. Primary or functional dysmenorrhea means the common menstrual cramps/pain that recur with each cycle and is not due to other diseases. This pain is from the natural cramping of the uterus as it sheds it lining, and typically gets better after the first few days. Secondary dysmenorrhea is due to some problem within 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
Nausea or vomiting
Abdominal pain
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
Management of symptoms depends on the severity. Many patients with mild symptoms can find relief with over the counter anti-inflammatory medications (NSAID's) such as ibuprofen or naproxen. Being on hormonal contraception such as birth control pills or an intrauterine device can also help reduce the pain and bleeding related to menstruation. If the pain and bleeding do not respond to such medications, further workup is required to exclude a problem.
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References
ACOG Patient FAQ Dysmenorrhea
https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/dysmenorrhea-painful-periods
NIH Stat Pears - Dysmenorrhea
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK560834/
ACOG Patient FAQ Painful Periods
https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/painful-periods
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Ravi P. Chokshi, MD (Obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN), Critical Care)
Current Maternal Fetal Medicine Fellow with Dual board certification in Obstetrics & Gynecology and Critical Care Medicine. | 5+ years experience managing a general Ob/Gyn practice and working in the Intensive Care Unit. | Previously Physician Lead of a large single specialty practice with 8 Physicians and 10+ Advanced practitioners. | Member of the Society of Maternal Fetal Medicine Patient education committee. | Frequent Medscape Consult contributor.
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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