DYSMENORRHOEA
Painful Menstruation is called Dysmenorrhoea. The main symptom is pain concentrated in the lower abdomen in the umbilical region or the suprapubic region of the abdomen.
Causes: The release of molecular compound called prostangladin & other inflammatory mediator in the uterus causes uterine contraction .This contraction brings about temporary deprivation of oxygen thus causing serious pain.
Treatment: NSAID like diclofenac,piroxicam,ibruprofen i.e are effective in reducing pain associated with dysmenorrhoea.
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