ReviewRevista brasileira de ginecologia e obstetricia : revista da Federacao Brasileira das Sociedades de Ginecologia e Obstetricia2020
Primary Dysmenorrhea: Assessment and Treatment.
Review in Revista brasileira de ginecologia e obstetricia : revista da Federacao Brasileira das Sociedades de Ginecologia e Obstetricia, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to 2 registered trials, which are not on this map. Cited by 88 papers, 5 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.
Comparison of Core Stabilization and Dynamic Stretching Exercises on Symptoms Severity and Quality of Life in Primary Dysmenorrhea
Formative Assessment of the Effect of 'Cramp Bites' Intake on Primary Dysmenorrhea in Women Aged 18-25: A Placebo-Controlled Trial
Who cites it
88 citing papers in PubMed, 5 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 186 citations in OpenAlex.
- Pharmacological insights intoFrontiers in pharmacology · 2025Pooled it
- Efficacy of non-pharmacological interventions for primary dysmenorrhoea: a systematic review and Bayesian network meta-analysis.BMJ evidence-based medicine · 2024Pooled it
- Dysmenorrhea and psychological distress: a meta-analysis.Archives of women's mental health · 2023Pooled it
- The effects of vitamin D and calcium on primary dysmenorrhea: a systematic review.Journal of medicine and life · 2023Pooled it
- Effectiveness and Safety of Chinese Medicine at Shenque (CV 8) for Primary Dysmenorrhea: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.Chinese journal of integrative medicine · 2023Pooled it
- Comparison of two different Pilates exercise methods in women with dysmenorrhea: a randomized controlled trial.Scientific reports · 2026Trial
- Efficacy and safety of Dysmenorrhea Patch acupoint application in women with primary dysmenorrhea: a randomized double-blind controlled trial.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2026Trial
- Application of psycho-educational intervention to reduce menstrual-related distress among adolescent girls: a randomized controlled trial.International journal of adolescent medicine and health · 2025Trial
- Impact of Adlay-Based Formula on Pain and Discomfort in Women with Dysmenorrhea: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Nutrients · 2024Trial
- Effects of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation on Pain and Menstrual Symptoms in Primary Dysmenorrhea: A Placebo-Controlled Study.Journal of midwifery & women's healthTrial
- Real-life use of non-pharmacological strategies and their relationship with symptom burden in primary dysmenorrhea: a cross-sectional study.BMC complementary medicine and therapies · 2026Article
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug resistance in dysmenorrhea: a study of prevalence, predictors, and alternative pain management among Nigerian female students.Reproductive health · 2026Article
- Exploring the Nutraceutical Potential ofFood science & nutrition · 2026Review
- Danggui Buxue Decoction and Its Active Constituents Inhibit Drug-Induced Uterine Contractions via L-Type Calcium Channels and the IPPharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Study on the Role of the AMPK/PGC-1α Pathway in Cold-Induced Vascular Endothelial Cell Apoptosis and Uterine Damage.Biology · 2026Article
- Comparison of Substances in Combined Oral Contraceptives Used in Acne Vulgaris, Hirsutism, Migraine, and Dysmenorrhea.Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research · 2026Review
- Dysmenorrhea Symptoms Interference Scale (DSI) in Serbian - Translation and psychometric properties evaluation.PloS one · 2026Article
- Clinical efficacy and neural mechanisms of Tuina for primary dysmenorrhea with cold congestion and blood stasis pattern: a protocol for a randomized controlled fMRI trial.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Article
- Effects of Acupuncture on Uterine Hemodynamics and Early-Phase Pain Relief in Primary Dysmenorrhea: A Retrospective Cohort Study.Journal of pain research · 2026Article
- Effect of saffron on premenstrual syndrome and dysmenorrhea: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Korean journal of family medicine · 2026Article
28 more citing papers are in PubMed but not listed here.
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2 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.
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Abstract
Primary dysmenorrhea is defined as menstrual pain in the absence of pelvic disease. It is characterized by overproduction of prostaglandins by the endometrium, causing uterine hypercontractility that results in uterine muscle ischemia, hypoxia, and, subsequently, pain. It is the most common gynecological illness in women in their reproductive years and one of the most frequent causes of pelvic pain; however, it is underdiagnosed, undertreated, and even undervalued by women themselves, who accept it as part of the menstrual cycle. It has major implications for quality of life, such as limitation of daily activities and psychological stress, being one of the main causes of school and work absenteeism. Its diagnosis is essentially clinical, based on the clinical history and normal physical examination. It is important to exclude secondary causes of dysmenorrhea. The treatment may have different approaches (pharmacological, non-pharmacological and surgical), but the first line of treatment is the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and, in cases of women who want contraception, the use of hormonal contraceptives. Alternative treatments, such as topical heat, lifestyle modification, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, dietary supplements, acupuncture, and acupressure, may be an option in cases of conventional treatments' contraindication. Surgical treatment is only indicated in rare cases of women with severe dysmenorrhea refractory to treatment.
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