Secondary Dysmenorrhea Has Multiple Causes
Let's recap: Dysmenorrhea is defined as pain associated with menstruation due to severe cramps. To read an overview about primary and secondary dysmenorrhea, check out our article on period pain here. ...
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8 Natural Ways To Manage Period Pain, If You Don't Want To Take Drugs
Typically, NSAIDs (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs) and Combined Oral Contraceptives (COCs), like the birth control pill, are the go-to's for period pain management. There are natural alternatives to remedy period pain,...
Period Pain Is Common, But Not Necessarily Normal
Period pain is the most common gynecological condition, with studies showing its experienced by 45-95% of menstruators. Formally, period pain is known as dysmenorrhea— the greek word for difficult menstrual...