About Dysmenorrhea
Dysmenorrhea means painful periods. Primary pain is common, but secondary pain can be due to endometriosis, fibroids, or infection.
Dysmenorrhea symptoms
- cramping pain
- back pain
- nausea
- vomiting
- fatigue
Common causes of Dysmenorrhea
- uterine prostaglandins
- endometriosis
- fibroids
- pelvic infection
Dysmenorrhea treatment options
- See a gynecologist if pain is severe, worsening, starts later in life, or occurs with heavy bleeding/fever/discharge.
Safe home care for Dysmenorrhea
- heat pad
- light exercise
- track pain
- pain medicine as directed
Emergency signs for Dysmenorrhea
- difficulty breathing
- chest pain
- confusion or fainting
- severe dehydration
- blood in vomit, stool, urine, or sputum
- severe abdominal pain
- high fever that does not improve
- symptoms in pregnancy, infants, elderly patients, or immunocompromised patients
Medicines related to Dysmenorrhea
Ask a qualified doctor or pharmacist before using medicines for Dysmenorrhea.
Lab tests for Dysmenorrhea
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Vitamin D level.
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TSH, T3 and T4 thyroid function panel.
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Cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL, LDL and risk ratios.
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ALT, AST, bilirubin, ALP, GGT and protein profile.
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HbA1c
Three month average blood sugar control.
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Complete Blood Count (CBC)
CBC, hemoglobin, WBC, platelets and blood indices.
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