Dysmenorrhea is a menstrual condition characterized by severe and frequent menstrual cramps and pain associated with menstruation. Symptoms of dysmenorrhea may include: cramping in the lower abdomen, pain in the lower abdomen, low back pain, pain radiating down the legs, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, weakness, fainting, headaches.more
From the beginning and usually lifelong; severe and frequent menstrual cramping caused by severe and abnormal uterine contractions. more
secondary dysmenorrhea - due to some physical cause and usually of later onset; painful menstrual periods caused by another medical condition present in the body (i.e., pelvic inflammatory disease, endometriosis).more
irregular menstrual cycles, heavy or a scarcity of menstrual bleeding, headaches, breast swelling and tenderness, mood swings, anxiety and depressed mood. can last 3-8 years. more
Some studies suggest link with depression, but well-designed large studies are lacking. Associated with progestins
Weakness, fatigue, somnolence, cold intolerance, weight gain, constipation, hair loss, hoarseness, stiffness, muscle aches, bradycardia, facial puffiness, slowed speech. more
Symptoms include nervousness, anxiety, irritability, sweating, fatigue, heat intolerance, weight loss, muscle weakness. Signs include arrhythmias, e.g. atrial fibrillation, myxedema, proptosis. more
The menstrual migraine’s symptoms are similar to migraine without aura. It begins as a one-sided, throbbing headache accompanied by nausea, vomiting, or sensitivity to bright lights and sounds. An aura may precede the menstrual migraine.more
PMS headache can be differentiated from migraine by headache accompanied by fatigue, acne, joint pain, decreased urination, constipation and lack of coordination. Also presence of increase in appetite and a craving for chocolate, salt, or alcohol.
In its purest form, a woman with catamenial epilepsy may have seizures only at the time of menstruation, but this form is not very common. More typically, the woman may tend to have more seizures at particular times during her menstrual cycle, usually just before or during the onset of menstruation or at the time of ovulation. more, management
Accurate diagnosis is dependent on a detailed history and the demonstration of premenstrual dip in peak expiratory flow. more
Accurate diagnosis is dependent on a detailed history. more
Severe fatigue more then 6 months, headache, myalgia, arthralgia, forgetfulness, tender LN, nonrefreshing sleep. more