Researchers are finally trying to understand the complex causes of menstrual pain, or dysmenorrhea—and potential solutions.

Among university students, primary dysmenorrhea is highly prevalent, and its symptoms significantly interfere with academic performance, concludes a study by investigators from the Institute of Health ...

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Pain in the lower back during a period is usually not a sign of a serious medical problem. However, some conditions, such as endometriosis or uterine fibroids, can cause intense lower back pain during ...

Share on Pinterest A new research review of teen girls suggests that certain common foods may worsen menstrual cramps while anti-inflammatory foods may alleviate them. Demetr White/Stocksy Menstrual ...

Understanding the cause of dysmenorrhea and listening to the patient’s symptoms will help determine the most appropriate treatment. Currently, the best evidence-based treatments for women suffering ...

Could affordable herbs offer new hope for menstrual pain? Five traditional Nigerian plants show multi-target benefits against hormone and metabolic disruptions in an animal model of dysmenorrhea.