Dysmenorrhea

Dysmenorrhea refers to painful menstrual cramps that occur before or during menstruation. It is a common gynaecological condition affecting up to 90% of people who menstruate at some point in their reproductive years.

Is My Period Pain Primary Dysmenorrhoea?

How to Rule Out Other Causes Menstrual pain is common — but not all period pain is the same. If you experience intense cramps or symptoms that don’t respond to typical treatments, it’s important to ask: Is this primary dysmenorrhoea, or something else? This article helps you understand what makes pain “normal” and when it…

Secondary Dysmenorrhoea

Causes, Conditions, and Clinical Insight Secondary dysmenorrhoea refers to period pain that results from an underlying medical condition. It differs from primary dysmenorrhoea, which is common in younger individuals and not associated with disease. Women with secondary dysmenorrhoea often notice that their pain worsens over time, begins later in life, or occurs alongside other symptoms…