15 Questions
What is the classification of cyclic pain occurring with menstruation?
Primary Dysmenorrhea
Which pain characteristics often accompany cramping pain in primary dysmenorrhea?
Nausea & vomiting
What is the pathophysiological mechanism behind primary dysmenorrhea?
Prostaglandin stimulation of myometrial contractions
Which treatment option is recommended for primary dysmenorrhea to inhibit ovulation?
Oral contraceptive pills (OCPs)
What condition complicates other pelvic pathology and is a type of dysmenorrhea?
Endometriosis
Which type of dysmenorrhea is characterized by no identifiable pathology and starts shortly after menarche?
Primary dysmenorrhea
What is the primary pathophysiological mechanism behind primary dysmenorrhea?
Release of prostaglandins causing uterine ischemia
Which pelvic pathology can complicate and cause secondary dysmenorrhea?
Endometriosis
What is the first-line treatment option recommended for primary dysmenorrhea?
Reassurance
Which type of pain often accompanies cramping pain in primary dysmenorrhea?
Low backache
What is the primary mechanism responsible for the cramping pain in primary dysmenorrhea?
Release of prostaglandins causing uterine ischemia
Which pelvic pathology can complicate and cause secondary dysmenorrhea?
Endometriosis
What is the first-line pharmacological treatment recommended for primary dysmenorrhea?
Anti-prostaglandins (NSAIDs) e.g., Ibuprofen
What condition is characterized by cyclic pain occurring with menstruation and has no identifiable pathology?
Primary Dysmenorrhea
What is the primary pathophysiological mechanism behind primary dysmenorrhea?
Release of prostaglandins from endometrial cells with menstruation causing uterine ischemia
Learn about the classification and characteristics of dysmenorrhea, including primary and secondary dysmenorrhea, common pain occurrences, and associated symptoms such as low backache, headache, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Understand the differences in primary and secondary dysmenorrhea.
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