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Understanding Menstrual Cramps and Dysmenorrhea

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Understanding Menstrual Cramps and Dysmenorrhea

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Which of the following is NOT a symptom of dysmenorrhea?

Headache and Dizziness (correct)

Lower abdominal throbbing or cramping pain

Pain radiating from the lower back to the thighs

Dull, constant ache

What is the most common age range for premenstrual syndrome (PMS)?

30-40 years

20-30 years (correct)

40-50 years

10-20 years

Which of the following is considered a non-pharmacological strategy for managing dysmenorrhea?

Hot baths and heating pads (correct)

Drinking plenty of water or fruit juices

Consuming nutritional supplements like calcium and magnesium

NSAIDs: Diclofenac, Ibuprofen, Ketoprofen

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of premenstrual syndrome (PMS)?

Weight loss Signup and view all the answers

What is thought to be a factor contributing to various PMS symptoms?

Stress Signup and view all the answers

What is a common pharmacological management approach for dysmenorrhea?

Taking NSAIDs like Naproxen Signup and view all the answers

What is the main symptom of cervical stenosis?

Painful increase in uterine pressure Signup and view all the answers

What is recommended to avoid in the non-pharmacological management of premenstrual syndrome (PMS)?

Excess salt and salty foods Signup and view all the answers

What contributes to the etiopathogenesis of premenstrual syndrome (PMS)?

Hormone changes during the menstrual cycle Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic symptom of premenstrual syndrome (PMS)?

Abdominal bloating or heaviness Signup and view all the answers

What triggers the contractions of the uterine muscle during menstruation?

Hormone-like substances Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is characterized by the tissue that lines the uterus growing outside of the uterus?

Endometriosis Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of menstrual cramps according to the text?

Higher levels of prostaglandins Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is characterized by noncancerous growths in the uterine wall that can cause discomfort?

Uterine fibroids Signup and view all the answers

What is the infection of the female reproductive organs caused by bacteria transmitted through sexual contact called?

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) Signup and view all the answers

What condition is characterized by the tissue that lines the uterus growing into the uterus' muscular walls?

Adenomyosis Signup and view all the answers