Dysmenorrhea refers to pain in the lower abdomen around the time of menstruation and is categorized into primary dysmenorrhea and secondary dysmenorrhea. Mild dysmenorrhea generally has little effect, while severe dysmenorrhea may cause different degrees of psychological or physical effects.
1. Psychological: Chronic dysmenorrhea brings fear or tension to women, which may affect their daily life, study or work efficiency.
2. Physical: Primary dysmenorrhea has no organic lesions, so it is important to emphasize on psychological counseling and oral painkillers for severe pain. Secondary dysmenorrhea is commonly caused by adenomyosis, ovarian chocolate cysts, etc. For secondary dysmenorrhea, we need to actively treat the primary pathology, otherwise long-term dysmenorrhea not only cause psychological harm, but also easily lead to menstrual disorders, infertility, etc. We recommend that the majority of women with dysmenorrhea go to a regular clinic in time.
It is recommended that the majority of women with dysmenorrhea go to a regular hospital in time to avoid delays.