2 articles on "adolescents"

Dysmenorrhea is defined as painful menses: Period Pains

Causes, incidence, and risk factors Primary dysmenorrhea in adolescents usually begins 2 to 3 years following the onset of menses. It consists of crampy lower abdominal pain that generally begins several hours prior to the onset of a menstrual period...

Dysmenorrhea is defined as painful menses: Period Pains

Dysmenorrhea is the medical term used to describe painful menstrual periods. Women of reproductive age experience varying levels of pain and discomfort during menstruation, ranging from mild cramps to severe pain that interferes with daily activities...