People with primary dysmenorrhea tend to have period pain starting at a young age.
As they get older (or after a woman gives birth), the pain usually improves.
How Is Dysmenorrhea Diagnosed?
If you have secondary dysmenorrhea, treatment will depend on whats causing the condition.
For people who cant take NSAIDs, acetaminophen (Tylenol) is an option.
But certain lifestyle habits, like regular exercise, may ease the pain.
Try Relaxation Strategies
Meditatingor practicing yoga can help decrease pain, including menstrual cramping.
She completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the SUNY Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York.
She is currently working on her PhD in medical sociology.
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