dysmenorrhoea

/ dɪsˌmɛn-; ˌdɪsmɛnəˈrɪə /

noun

C19: from dys- + Greek mēn month + rhoiā a flowing

Dysmenorrhoea, difficult or obstructed menstruation, is a term used for menstruation accompanied by pain.

Inflammatory, obstructive, and membranous dysmenorrhoea are commonly made worse by marriage.

The symptoms comprise local discomfort and sometimes dysmenorrhoea, leucorrhoea or menorrhagia.

April 19, 2024tortuous

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