Nearly 50 to 75% of young women suffer painful periods which causes them to be absent from school or work.
Menstrual period pain, medically termed as dysmenorrhoea can completely throw women off gear during those times in the month.
Dysmenorrhea
Dysmenorrhea, menstrual cramps or painful periods is the commonest menstrual disorder. The causes are varied. Treatment aims at providing pain relief.
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A recent study conducted by scientists has pointed out that the combined oral contraceptive pill can relieve pain during menstrual periods.
Lead researcher Dr Ingela Lindh, from Gothenburg University, said: "We found that combined oral contraceptive use reduced dysmenorrhoea by 0.3 units, which means that every third woman went one step down from severe pain to moderate pain, and which meant that they suffered less pain, improved their working ability and there was a decrease in the need for analgesics."
Source: Medindia
Source: Medindia
Painful Menstrual Periods
Dysmenorrhea or painful menstrual periods can be due to primary or secondary causes.
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 Primary AmenorrheaAmenorrhea is a menstrual disorder in women indicating absence of menses. Menstruation signals womanhood, the gift of procreation, re-creation, and regeneration. | Advertisement
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