DYSMENORRHOEA

DRKISHWARNAHEED
ASSISTPROFGYNAE/OBS
DEFINITION

• Painful menstruation
45-95%
•Primary dysmenorrhea
•Secondary dysmenorrhoea
PRIMARY DYSMENORRHOEA

•Increased prostaglandin
•Increased vasopressin
 SECONDARY DYSMENORRHOEA
•Endometriosis and adenomyosis
•Fibroid uterus
•Endometrial polyp
•Pelvic inflammatory disease
•Cervical stenosis
•Congenital malformation of uterus
 ENDOMETRIOSIS
• Presence of endometrial tissue outside the uterine cavity
including ovary,pelvic wall,pouch of douglas,uterosacral
ligament and bowel
• These tissues are under hormonal control
• So symptoms are exacerbated at the time of menstruation
• Laproscopy is gold standard diagnostic tool
• Treatment
• Combined pill
• Mirena IUS
• Surgical approach with laser,diathermy or excision of
COMPLICATIONS
•Formation of adhesions
•Chocolate ovarian cyst
•Infertility
ADENOMYOSIS
•Presence of ectopic endometrial tissue within
endometrium
•It is associated with previous procedures which
may break the barrier between the
endometrium and myometrium
•eg caesarean section and suction termination of
pregnancy
HISTORY AND
EX AMINATION
HISTORY
• A complete history should include the following[26] :
• Age at menarche
• Menstrual frequency, length of period, estimated menstrual flow, and
presence or absence of intermenstrual bleeding
• Associated symptoms
• Onset, duration, type, and severity of pain, as well as its relation to the
menstrual cycle
• External factors affecting the pain
• Impact of dysmenorrhea on physical and social activity
• Progression of symptom severity
• Sexual and obstetric history
CHARACTER OF PAIN IN PRIMARY
DYSMENORRHOEA
• Onset shortly after menarche (typically within
• 6 months)
• Usual duration of 48-72 hours (ofte
• starting several hours before or just
• the menstrual flow)
• Cramping or laborlike pain
• Background of constant lower abdo
• , radiating to the back or the anterio
• medial thigh
• Often unremarkable pelvic examina
findings (including rectal)
 CHARACTER OF PAIN IN SECONDARY
DYSMENORRHOEA
• A different pattern of pain is observed with secondary dysmenorrhea
that is not limited to the onset of menses; this is usually associated with
abdominal bloating, pelvic heaviness, and back pain. Typically, the pain
progressively increases during the luteal phase until it peaks around the
onset of menstruation.
• The following may indicate secondary dysmenorrhea [1, 2] :
• Dysmenorrhea beginning in the 20s or 30s, after relatively painless
menstrual cycles in the past
• Heavy menstrual flow or irregular bleeding
• Dysmenorrhea occurring during the first or second cycles after
menarche, which may indicate congenital outflow obstruction
 • Pelvic abnormality with physical examination (consider
endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease [PID], pelvic
adhesions, and adenomyosis)
• Little or no response to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
(NSAIDs) or OCs
• Infertility
• Dyspareunia
• Vaginal discharge
SEVERITY OF PAIN
• Do you need to take pain killer for this pain?
• Have you needed to take any time off work/school
due to pain?
•EXAMINATION
• ABDMINAL EXAMINATION
• For any mass
• PELVIC EXAMINATION
• Inspection of the external genitalia for rashes, swelling, or
discoloration
• Inspection of the vaginal vault for discharge, blood, or foreign
bodies
• Inspection of the cervix for the above, plus any masses or
signs of infection
• BIMANUAL EXAMINATION
• To assess cervical motion tenderness, uterine or adnexal
tenderness, or any masses in the pelvis
• Fixed uterus
• Endometriotic nodules
INVESTIGATIONS
• PELVIC ULTRASOUND TO RULE OUT ENDOMETRIOMAS AND ADENOMYOSIS
• HIGH VAGINAL AND ENDOCERVICAL SWAB
• DIAGNOSTIC LAPROSCOPY
• INDICATIONS
• HISTORY SDUGGESTIVE OF ENDOMETRIOSIS
• WHEN SWAB AND USG ARE NORMAL
• WHEN PT WANTS DEFINITE DIAGNOSIS
• WHEN PT WANTS TO KNOW HER PELVIS IS OK
• DISCUSSION
• RISKS OF PROCEDURE
• ANAESTHESIA AND DAMAGE TO BOWEL AND BLADDER
MANAGEMENT
SELECTION OF TREATMEJNT
•PATIENT PREFERENCE OF TREATMENT
•RISKS/BENEFIT OF EACH OPTION
•CONTRACEPTIVE REQUIREME
•PAST MEDICAL HISTORY
• ANY CONTRAINDICATIONS TO MEDICAL
THERAPIES
NON HORMONAL
NSAIDS
COX-2 INHIBITOR
TRANS DERMAL GLYCERYL TRINATE
HORMONAL
OCPS
PROGESTOGEN
SURGICAL
NON MEDICAL TENS,EXERCISE,HEAT
ALTERNATIVES
•NSAIDS
•ORAL CONTRACEPTIVES
•LNG-IUS
•GnRH ANALOUES
•LIFE STYLE CHANGES
•HEAT
DYSPAREUNEA
 PAIN DURING SEXUAL
INTERCOURSE
SUPERFICIALTYPES
DEEP
CAUSES
ENDOMETRIOSIS
PELVIC INFLAMMATORY DISEASE
ON MANY OCCASION NO CAUSE FOUND AND PSYCHOLOGICAL
SUPPORT IS OFFERED
PREMENSTRUAL
SYNDROME
OCCURRENCE OF CYCLICAL,PSYCHOLOGICAL
AND EMOTIONAL SYMPTOMS THAT OCCUR IN
LUTEAL PHASE AND CEASE BY THE TIME
MENSTRUATION CEASES
•Occur in women of reproductive age

•3-60%
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What Causes PMS?

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ACTIVITY AND
EFFECTS OF
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PROGESTERONE ON
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SYMPTOMS
• Mood swings
• Bloating
• Cyclical weight gain
• Mastalgia
• Abdominal cramps
• Fatigue
• Headache
• Depression
• Irritability
• Food cravings
No objective test can confirm
PMS the diagnosis is made on the
basis of prospective daily
symptoms recording using various
rating scales
MONTH________________ (provided by http://www.pms-relief.org)

Chart your PMS symptoms according to the following criteria.

Colour the boxes according to your symptoms: NONE = leave blank. MILD = GREEN. MODERATE = YELLOW. SEVERE = RED

PMS SYMPTOMS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

Abdominal Pain

Acne

Anger, Aggression

Anxiety

Back Pain

Breast Swelling

Breast Tenderness

Cervical Fluid

Constipation

Cramps

Diarrhea

Difficulty Concentrating

Fatigue

Food Cravings & Binges

Headache

Irritability

Joint Pain

Libido (Decreased)

Libido (Increased)

Moody

Muscle Pain

Nausea

Ovarian Pain

Sadness

Sleep (Decreased)

Sleep (Increased)

Tension

Urinary difficulties

Water Retention

Weight Gain
 PMS or
Somethin
g Else?

The symptoms of PMS can be

similar to or overlap with other
conditions, including:
Perimenopause
Depression or anxiety
Chronic fatigue syndrome
Thyroid disease
The key difference is that PMS
symptoms come and go in a
distinct pattern, month after
 Diagnosing PMS: Symptom Tracker
To figure out whether you have
PMS, record your symptoms on
a tracking form. You may have
PMS if:
Symptoms occur during the five It is important to keep a
days before your period. daily diary or log to
Once your period starts, record the type of
symptoms end within four days. symptoms you have,
Symptoms return for at least how severe they are,
three menstrual cycles. and how long they last.
You should keep this
"symptom diary" for at
least 3 months. It will
help your doctor make
an accurate PMS
 Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder

Premenstrual dysphoric
disorder (PMDD) follows the
same pPremenstrual dysphoric
disorder (PMDD) follows the
same pattern as PMS, but the
symptoms are more disruptive.
Women with PMDD may
experience panic attacks,
crying spells, suicidal thoughts,
insomnia, or other problems
than interfere with daily life.
Fortunately, many of the same
strategies that relieve PMS can
be effective against PMDD.
Risk factors for PMDD include
a personal or family history of
MANAGEMENT
• LIFE STYLE MODIFICATION
FIRST
• COCP
LINE
• SSRI

SECON I
• OESTRADIOL PATCHES PLUS ORAL PROGESTOGEN OR LNG-IUS
• SSRIS..HIGH DOSE ,CONTINUOUS OR LUTEAL PHASE
D LINE

• GnRH Analogues+add-back HRT{CONTINUOUS COMBINED

THIRD
LINE
ESTROGEN AND PROGESTOGEN OR TIBOLONE}

FOURTH
• TOTAL ABDOMINAL HYSTERECTOMY AND BILATERAL OOPHRECTOMY+HRT {INCLUDING TESTOSTERONE
LINE
 PMS Exercise can help boost
Remedy your mood and fight
fatigue. To get the
benefits, you need to
exercise regularly --
not just when PMS
symptoms appear. Aim
for 30 minutes of
(a) Exercise moderate physical
activity on most days
fee
There's evidence that foods rich in B
vitamins may help ward off PMS. In
(b)Diet Rich in B Vitamins
one study, researchers followed more
than 2,000 women for 10 years. They
found that women who ate foods
high in thiamine and riboflavin (eggs,
dairy products) were far less likely to
develop PMS. Taking supplements
(d) Foods to AvoidYou may be able to
reduce PMS symptoms
by cutting back on
these foods:
Salt, which can increase
bloating
Caffeine, which can
cause irritability
Sugar, which can make
cravings worse
Alcohol, which can
affect mood
 Some of the lifestyles changes
Prevention often recommended for treating
PMS may help prevent
Getting regular symptoms or keep them from
exercise and eating
a balanced diet
(with increased
whole grains,
vegetables, fruit,
and decreased or
no salt, sugar,
alcohol, and .
caffeine) may prove
beneficial.