Condition · ICD-10 N94.6
Dysmenorrhea
Period Pain
Painful menstrual cramps caused by uterine contractions during menstruation.
Dysmenorrhea is menstrual pain that ranges from mild to debilitating. Primary dysmenorrhea is caused by prostaglandin-mediated uterine contractions, while secondary dysmenorrhea is associated with conditions like endometriosis. NSAIDs are the first-line treatment.
At a glance
Medications tracked
7
First-line options
Ibuprofen, Naproxen sodium, Diclofenac potassium
Related conditions
EndometriosisPCOSPelvic Inflammatory DiseaseUterine Fibroids
First-line Related Treatments
Commonly associated primary options — verify with your clinician
Short-term / As-needed
Related options for acute or bridging use
Situational
Related options for specific presentations
Top treatments tried for Dysmenorrhea
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Ibuprofen
1,800 people tried
★★★★★4.3
Naproxen sodium
1,520 people tried
★★★★★4.1
Diclofenac potassium
1,240 people tried
★★★★★4.0
Celecoxib
960 people tried
★★★★★3.8
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