News tagged with menstrual pain

Menstrual cramps may alter brain structure

Primary dysmenorrhea (PDM), or menstrual cramps, is the most common gynecological disorder in women of childbearing age. Lower abdominal pain starts with the onset of menstrual flow and this ongoing pain stimulus can cause ...

Medicine & Health / Medical research

created Aug 11, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Strong period pain and excess weight in childhood increases risk of endometriosis

Queensland Institute of Medical Research (QIMR) scientists have identified a new link between strong period pain experienced in adolescence and early adulthood and the risk of endometriosis.

Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

created Mar 11, 2010 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0

New device could more effectively alleviate menstrual cramp pain

While most women experience minor pain during menstruation, for others, the pain can be severe enough to interfere with everyday activities and require medication. New research to be presented at the 2009 American Association ...

Medicine & Health / Medications

created Sep 21, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0