Stomach Pains In Teenage Girls A Week Before Menstruation

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Definition

Dysmenorrhea is painful menstruation (periods or menses).


Alternative Names

Periods - painful (adolescent); Adolescent dysmenorrhea; Menstrual pain - adolescent; Painful menstrual periods - adolescent


Causes, incidence, and risk factors

Painful periods (dysmenorrhea) is a common complaint among young females, but the majority of cases are not due to disease, and the physical exam is normal. Dysmenorrhea has been reported to be significantly increased among mothers...

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