PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - Gidwani, Gita P.
TI  - Dysmenorrhea—myths and facts
DP  - 1983 Sep 21
TA  - Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine
PG  - 367--370
VI  - 50
IP  - 3
4099  - http://www.ccjm.org/content/50/3/367.short
4100  - http://www.ccjm.org/content/50/3/367.full
SO  - Cleve Clin J Med1983 Sep 21; 50
AB  - Dysmenorrhea has plagued young women since ancient times. The author discusses its treatment in other ages and cultures, as well as recent research that has led to a better understanding and alleviation of this condition. The necessity of a thorough work-up to exclude mechanical obstruction of the genital tract is emphasized, along with the clinical criteria for the work-up. Recently recognized conditions, e.g., endometriosis, are discussed and newer treatments, such as prostaglandin inhibitors and oral contraceptives, are reviewed.