{"id":7120,"date":"2019-06-06T05:46:41","date_gmt":"2019-06-06T05:46:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.today\/?p=7120"},"modified":"2021-04-12T15:57:23","modified_gmt":"2021-04-12T15:57:23","slug":"14-conditions-that-cause-dysmenorrhea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.today\/14-conditions-that-cause-dysmenorrhea\/","title":{"rendered":"14 Conditions That Cause Dysmenorrhea"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Dysmenorrhea is the name given for menstrual cramps in a medical sense. These cramps<\/a>, which are caused by uterine contractions, can be painful and difficult to deal with for anyone who finds themselves affected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Primary dysmenorrhea is the name used when referring to common menstrual cramps, whereas secondary dysmenorrhea refers to a disorder in the reproductive organs. Both types are eminently treatable, but treatment usually depends on the successful identification of the cause of the condition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of medical conditions and illnesses which can lead to the development of dysmenorrhea and it is very important to identify the correct one if the treatment of the condition is going to be successful and long-lasting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Listed here are 8 conditions and causes which lead to dysmenorrhea developing and it is hoped that this list helps people narrow down the options in their search for the culprit responsible for the development of dysmenorrhea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1.     Endometriosis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Endometriosis <\/a>is a condition where the tissue which lines the uterus is found outside of the uterus. Fortunately, this condition is fairly rare, but for the people who find themselves affected by it, the complications can be just as difficult to deal with as the condition itself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the complications is the potential development of dysmenorrhea. A study of people living with endometriosis found that as many as three-quarters of sufferers would develop dysmenorrhea. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In one particular case where a person didn’t develop dysmenorrhea, there were signs and symptoms that indicated the condition but just no pain, leading the researchers to conclude that even when dysmenorrhea wasn’t found to be present in endometriosis patients, menstrual problems were likely to occur. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When people find that their periods are blighted by pain and cramps, it can make conditions like endometriosis twice as bad to deal with. There really is not too much light at the end of the menstrual tunnel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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2.     Adenomyosis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Another condition that can cause dysmenorrhea to develop is the similarly rare adenomyosis. This is a condition where the lining of the uterus <\/a>tends to grow into the muscle of the uterus, impinging the effectiveness of the muscle function. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Chinese study of people living with adenomyosis found that more than half of all adenomyosis patients went on to develop dysmenorrhea as part of a complication of their pre-existing condition. The pain caused by dysmenorrhea is thought to be much more troubling for people with adenomyosis than adenomyosis itself, which can be pretty asymptomatic for a proportion of the people who suffer from the complication. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In childhood and early puberty, girls and young women affected by adenomyosis might only start to experience complications when they begin their first menstrual cycle. This is usually the time when dysmenorrhea kicks in and so this can be a doubly difficult period of time for someone to deal with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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3.     Pelvic inflammatory disease<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Pelvic <\/a>inflammatory disease is an infection that is caused by a certain type of bacteria that starts in the uterus. The bacteria can spread to other reproductive organs in the reproductive system and cause serious problems and complications. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the first complications that a person may notice is the development of dysmenorrhea, which can be unpleasant at the best of times and excruciatingly painful in some cases. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A study in the UK found that in nearly all cases of chronic pelvic inflammatory disease, women showed signs of interrupted or problematic menstrual cycles, with many of these women actually developing dysmenorrhea. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pelvic inflammatory disease is hard enough to cope with on its own and when it is coupled with dysmenorrhea the issue is made ten times worse for a sufferer. Especially in younger women, who may be sexually active, dysmenorrhea can put people off actually having sex through fear that it might worsen their symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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4.     Cervical stenosis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Cervical stenosis <\/a>is the process that occurs when there is a narrowing of the opening to the uterus. This has also been attributed to the development of dysmenorrhea in some people. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is usually an increase in the pain felt during periods for people with cervical stenosis, as is to be expected with a narrowing of that kind, but it is a fairly small percentage of women that actually go on to be diagnosed with dysmenorrhea officially. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One woman who was asked as part of a research project into the correlation between the two conditions gave a fairly harrowing account of having to deal with dysmenorrhea on a monthly basis. She explained how the problem wasn’t just an issue at the time of the month, but that it caused her distress in the interloping periods of time, such as the dread that it carried for her. As far as she saw it, it was grim all round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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5.     Fibroids (benign tumors)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Fibroids are benign tumors or growths that develop on the inner wall of the uterus<\/a>. The irritation that these growths cause is unpleasant already, long before any further complications develop or conditions take hold. It is also true that people who discover that they have fibroids have a difficult mental battle to endure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The early stages of finding any kind of growth in the body are always harrowing periods of time, as the mind instantly jumps to cancer. When the threat of cancer is linked to the reproductive organs, questions start to arise such as the likelihood of problems with infertility developing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The stress that this can cause is only slightly relieved when it is discovered that the tumors are benign and this stress is regained whenever a person goes on to develop dysmenorrhea. It\u2019s like shutting the door on one unwelcome guest only to find that another one has managed to let themselves in through an open window around the back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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6.     Too much prostaglandin<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The production of prostaglandin is a perfectly natural process but when too much is produced, problems can arise. One of these problems is, of course, the development of dysmenorrhea. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The issue here is that it is usually very hard to tell whether the body is producing the correct amount. To compare it with another of the body\u2019s productive functions can be useful to gain some perspective here. Sebum <\/a>is produced by the skin follicles on the outer parts of the body. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Too much sebum production causes blockages and accumulations which can lead to conditions such as acne breaking out. The accumulation and blockages that occur here are similar to those that occur within the reproductive system when too much prostaglandin is produced. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A person will only ever really discover they are producing too much of something when they are diagnosed with a complication that develops as a result of that overproduction.
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7.     Tight contractions of the uterus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The uterus cramps naturally for everyone going through the menstrual cycle<\/a>. This is perfectly normal and nothing to worry about, however, if the tightening is excessive or if it lasts for an extended period of time, it can lead to the development of conditions such as dysmenorrhea. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For this reason, it is always advisable for people who are worried about the strength of their contractions to speak to medical professionals. Speaking to other women is, of course, useful, however, it is really important to remember that everyone is different and that one woman’s body will be completely different from that of another woman. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There really isn’t a one size fits all approach that works when it comes to conditions that cause dysmenorrhea and anyone that says otherwise is either lying or dangerously misinformed. You should always seek the advice of a medical professional if you’re worried, with the aim being to foster a bespoke care plan that suits you and you alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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8.     Loss of oxygen<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

So much of the body’s functionality and processes depend heavily on oxygen<\/a>. Many people believe that oxygen is purely to do with lungs and the air we breathe, failing to see that there is so much more to the thing we as humans depend on most. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oxygen in the bloodstream is vital, but so is ensuring that the right amount is in the blood, so that the right amount of oxygen can reach the vital places. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The reproductive system is just another part of the body waiting patiently in the queue to receive its dosage of oxygen. It\u2019s a bit like people waiting in line at the bank, knowing they\u2019ll get what they want as long as the supply chain doesn\u2019t break down. When the supply chain does break down, you can be sure that the people at the back of the line won\u2019t be getting everything they need. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The same is true for the reproductive system, only when that doesn\u2019t receive enough oxygen, serious complications can arise, one of them being the development of dysmenorrhea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n

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