Definition of dysmenorrhoea in English:
dysmenorrhoea
(US dysmenorrhea)
nounˌdɪsmɛnəˈriːəˌdɪsmɛnəˈriə
mass nounMedicine Painful menstruation, typically involving abdominal cramps.
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Example sentencesExamples
- Women who have a history of early-onset premenstrual mood disturbances and dysmenorrhea are more likely to experience an improvement in their premenstrual mood.
- For secondary dysmenorrhea, managing your cramps involves treating the underlying cause.
- Her new book contains a lucid description of gynaecological problems, such as dysmenorrhoea and endometriosis, that will be well appreciated by patients and their partners.
- Primary dysmenorrhea, which is defined as painful menses in women with normal pelvic anatomy, usually begins during adolescence.
- Endometriosis should be suspected when there is dyspareunia, severe dysmenorrhoea, or unexplained abdominal pain, although the symptoms experienced are a poor indicator of the severity of disease.
Definition of dysmenorrhea in US English:
dysmenorrhea
(British dysmenorrhoea)
nounˌdismenəˈrēəˌdɪsmɛnəˈriə
Medicine Painful menstruation, typically involving abdominal cramps.
〔医〕痛经
Example sentencesExamples
- Endometriosis should be suspected when there is dyspareunia, severe dysmenorrhoea, or unexplained abdominal pain, although the symptoms experienced are a poor indicator of the severity of disease.
- Primary dysmenorrhea, which is defined as painful menses in women with normal pelvic anatomy, usually begins during adolescence.
- Her new book contains a lucid description of gynaecological problems, such as dysmenorrhoea and endometriosis, that will be well appreciated by patients and their partners.
- Women who have a history of early-onset premenstrual mood disturbances and dysmenorrhea are more likely to experience an improvement in their premenstrual mood.
- For secondary dysmenorrhea, managing your cramps involves treating the underlying cause.