Patient's question:
I have primary dysmenorrhea every time it hurts so bad my heart feels like it's going to stop.Doctor's answer:
Primary dysmenorrhea, also known as functional dysmenorrhea, refers to pain during menstruation, often crampy and localized to the lower abdomen. Other symptoms include headache, fatigue, dizziness, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, and lower back and leg pain. It is a very common condition among young women, and primary dysmenorrhea does not accompany significant pelvic organic diseases.