Obstetrics and Gynecology/Dysmenorrhea
Dysmenorrhoea is menstrual pain in the abdomen, inner thighs, lower back or pelvis.
Differential Diagnosis
[edit | edit source]Endometrial disorders
- Endometriosis
- Endometrial Polyps
- Adenomyosis
Other causes
- Ovarian cysts
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
- Submucosal Fibroids
- Pelvic Congestion Syndrome
Diagnosis
[edit | edit source]The diagnosis of amenorrhoea is made using the following clinical skills:
References
[edit | edit source]- O'Connor, J. Pathology 2nd ed. Mosby. Edinburgh. 2002.
- McCarthy, A & Hunter, B (2003) Master Medicine: Obstetrics and Gynaecology (2nd ed.) Philadelphia: Elsevier Saunder
- www.gpnotebook.co.uk