Tag Archives: Dysmenorrhea

For young women usually around the age of 12, they may experience dysmenorrhea for the first time. This is also the time when they usually experience their first menstruation. In about 50% of young women, dysmenorrhea may cause stomach discomfort, while 40% may suffer from extreme pain in the stomach,… Continue reading →

Painful menstruation or dysmenorrhea happens prior to, during, and after a woman’s menses. The lower stomach is the part of the body where cramping mainly occurs although it can also be felt in the lower back and even down the legs. The pain varies from woman to woman and it… Continue reading →