Patient's question:
I am 29 years old this year, and my health has never been very good. My complexion isn't great, a bit yellow, lacking in color, and my menstrual cycle is also irregular, often delayed. Moreover, I have menstrual cramps. I would like to ask what the difference is between primary dysmenorrhea and secondary dysmenorrhea?Doctor's answer:
Primary dysmenorrhea and secondary dysmenorrhea are mainly differentiated based on the timing of the recurrence of menstrual pain. If you experience menstrual pain from the very first menstrual period, this condition is referred to as primary dysmenorrhea. On the other hand, if you initially do not experience menstrual pain but it appears later, this is called secondary dysmenorrhea. Generally, primary dysmenorrhea is physiological, while secondary dysmenorrhea may be caused by external environmental factors or endometriosis.