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The research team also found that sleeplessness, experienced by some people with depression, may worsen the link between depression and dysmenorrhea.—Kristen Rogers, CNN, 29 Nov. 2024 Primary dysmenorrhea is caused by highly active prostaglandins, the chemicals that cause the uterus to contract during the menstrual cycle, Amies Oelschlager said.—Kristen Rogers, CNN, 29 Nov. 2024 May Ease Menstrual Cramps and Joint Pain Ginger has been found to be helpful for managing dysmenorrhea (menstrual cramps) and reducing menstrual pain.—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 21 Nov. 2024 One study included Ethiopian girls about 16 years old who have primary dysmenorrhea (menstrual cramps).—Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 17 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for dysmenorrhea
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borrowed from New Latin, from dys-dys- + menorrhea, menorrhoea "menstrual flow," from meno-meno- + -rrhea, rrhoea-rrhea
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