Patient's question:
I got married last year. Recently, I've been experiencing lower abdominal pain, especially during my period. I'm very worried about it affecting my fertility, and I'm also extremely sensitive to cold and coldness. Is menstrual pain a disease for women?Doctor's answer:
Secondary dysmenorrhea refers to the condition where women develop pain during menstruation several years after their first menstrual period. This type of dysmenorrhea is usually caused by gynecological conditions and should be addressed by seeking timely medical examinations at a hospital. Diseases that can cause secondary dysmenorrhea include endometriosis, adenomyosis, uterine fibroids, pelvic inflammatory disease, and others, with the first two being the most common. In some cases, intrauterine devices (IUDs) can also cause dysmenorrhea.