The etiology of primary dysmenorrhea: A reviewAn abstract is unavailable. This article is available as a PDF only.doi:10.1097/00006254-196408000-00022CLITHEROEH. J.Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey
Association between dysmenorrhea and chronic pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis of population-based studies - ScienceDirect OBJECTIVE To synthesize the epidemiological findings for the associations between dysmenorrhea, including primary dysmenorrhea and endometriosis-associated... LBA Rui,E Beixi Li...
Pathobiology of endometriosis Therapeutic strategies for endometriosis in current clinical practice New directions in research that are leading to improved understanding of disease processes and potential therapies Conclusions Declaration of interests ReferencesShow full outline Cited by (380) Figures (2) Tab...
(3) Strong ongoing afferent stimulation associated with regular monthly menstruation and dysmenorrhea, as well as the excitatory environment created by reactive glia, may reciprocally activate the central terminals of sensory nerves. This can then induce the antidromic release of neuropeptides (such as ...
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In the central nervous system, bidirectional signaling between glial cells and neurons (‘neuroimmune communication’) facilitates the development of persistent pain. Spinal glia can contribute to heightened pain states by a prolonged release of neurokin
Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a common vaginal disorder in women of reproductive age. Since the initial work of Leopoldo in 1953 and Gardner and Dukes in 1955, researchers have not been able to identify the causative etiologic agent of BV. There is increasing evidence, however, that BV occurs ...
This paper is a review of the literature regarding the etiology and treatment of primary dysmenorrhea. The review is organized around the four basic theoretical approaches that have guided research in the area: the anatomical approach, the psychological approach, the biochemical approach, and an ...
This review focuses on the current knowledge, particularly with regard to the latest research on the etiology of PDM. Full-text manuscripts on PDM were searched on PubMed and Google Scholar. One or more of the following search terms were used to obtain articles published: PDM, pain, ...
Primary dysmenorrhea(PDM) is the painful menses with spasmodic cramping in the lower abdomen in the absence of any discernable macroscopic pelvic pathology. The prevalence of dysmenorrhea changes between 16% and 91% in women. About 2%-29% of the women studied suffer from severe pain. This ...