Dysmenorrhea (dysmenorrhoea or painful periods) is a medical condition of pain during menstruation that interferes with daily activities, as defined by ACOG and others. Still, dysmenorrhea is often defined simply as menstrual pain, or at least menstrual pain that is excessive. This article uses the dysmenorrhea definition of menstrual pain that in... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dysmenorrhea
pain or painful cramps felt before or during menstruation. Dysmenorrhea may be primary or secondary. Primary dysmenorrhea is caused by specific ... [1 related articles] Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/d/88
Dys·men`or·rhe'a noun [ Greek dys- ill, hard + ... month + ... to flow.] (Medicine) Difficult and painful menstruation. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/D/135
Painful menstural periods with intense cramping pains that can be felt in the abdominal and back area. Synonym(s): Cramps Narrower term(s): Membranous Dysmenorrhea Primary Dysmenorrhea Secondary Dysmenorrhea Found on http://www.pregnology.com/
dysmenorrhea, dysmenorrhoea (British) 1. Difficult and painful menstruation. Synonym: menorrhalgia. 2. Pain in association with menstruation. One of the most frequent gynecological disorders, it is classified as primary or secondary. This disorder is the greatest single cause of absence from school and work among menstrual-age women. Found on http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/1871/3