Dysmenorrhoea Dysmenorrhoea is defined as the presence of severe pain during menstruation that interferes with the day to day activities of the patient. Dysmenorrhoea can be categorized into two, primary dysmenorrhoea (spasmodic dysmenorrhoea) and secondary dysmenorrhoea (also known as congestive dysmenorrhoea). Primary Dysmenorrhoea (spasmodic dysmenorrhoea) This is the commonest type of dysmenorrhoea ,which mainly affects [...]

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1) Identify the patient’s normal menstrual pattern -Age of menarche (Her age when she first had her first menses) -The frequency of the cycle. -For how long does she have the bleeding in each cycle. (how many days?) -estimated quantity of bleeding (No. of pads used) -Is there associated pain during the menses?How severe is [...]

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An Introduction to menstrual irregularities  PART 1: 1)Menorrhagia What is the definition of Menorrhagia? Menorrhagia is defined as abnormally excessive bleeding (>80ml) during menstruation. The menstrual cycle is regular, but the bleeding may be excessive, either in quantity or duration or both. Since the frequency of the menstrual cycle remains unchanges ,the function of the [...]

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