Dysmenorrhea - What You Should Know About Diagnosis and Treatment

Author: Georgine M. Lamvu

Dysmenorrhea, or chronic menstrual pain, is the most common gynecological pain condition, affecting from 45% to 95% of menstruating women. But because it is commonly considered a normal aspect of the menstrual cycle, it is often undertreated. Dr. Lamvu considers the consequences of this misperception, and offers guidance on better evaluation and treatment.

Posted on October 3, 2017

Related Content

• Exercise Prescription for Patients With Chronic Pain
• Benefits of Palliative Care for Patients With Diagnoses of Advanced Illness
• Looking to the Future of Analgesics
• A Promising Alternative for Pain Management?
• Changing Public Perception: Opioid Abuse Response
• Incorporating Motivational Interviewing Into Challenging Conversations
• CRPS—Treat What you Can and Get the Patient Moving!
• Medically Complex: Pain Management in Children With Disabilities
• Reducing Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms: Can Vitamin D Help?
• A Major Advance in Therapy for Sickle Cell Disease