The Prevalence of Dysmenorrhea among Women

Fallatah, Sarah Abdulaziz; Khan, Afnan Mohmmed Mulla Ebrahim; Al Reqei, Hannin Mohammed; Alalshaikh, Zahra Ahmed; Alnabhani, Jabir Mohammed A; Alomari, Mashail Ali; Almarzugi, Ruzanah Abdulaziz; Khyat, Abdulaziz Faisal M; Masmali, Umklthom Mohmmad A; Hawsawi, Noha Mohammed I; Khayat, Manal Mohamed A; Alhawiti, Basma Hamed M

doi:10.12816/0043793

The Prevalence of Dysmenorrhea among Women

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

¹ King Abdulaziz Hospital

² Science and Technology University, Sana'a

³ Maternity and Children Hospital in Buraydah

⁴ Soochow University

⁵ King Abduaziz University

⁶ King Khalid University

⁷ University of Jeddah

⁸ Jazan University

⁹ Maternitya Children Hospital in Makkah

¹⁰ Cairo University, Egypt

10.12816/0043793

Abstract

Menstrual disorders and abnormal uterine bleeding are common worries of young women. Complaints comprise menses that are: too painful (dysmenorrhea), prolonged and heavy (menorrhagia, or excessive uterine bleeding), or absent or arise irregularly (amenorrhea or oligoamenorrhea). In providing optimal reproductive care, the medical provider should be capable of distinguishing between normal developmental patterns or symptoms necessitating education and reassurance from pathologic conditions needing early evaluation and management. This article discusses the normal menstrual patterns seen in adolescent females and provides treatment and management approach to primary and secondary dysmenorrhea.

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