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A possible link between dysmenorrhoea and the development of chronic pelvic pain
Author(s) -
Hardi Gemma,
Evans Susan,
Craigie Meredith
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
australian and new zealand journal of obstetrics and gynaecology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.734
H-Index - 65
eISSN - 1479-828X
pISSN - 0004-8666
DOI - 10.1111/ajo.12274
Subject(s) - medicine , pelvic pain , psychological intervention , physical therapy , chronic pain , cohort , gynecology , surgery , nursing
Anecdotally, severe dysmenorrhoea can pre‐date the development of chronic pelvic pain ( CPP ). This study describes the timeline for the transition from dysmenorrhoea to CPP in a cohort of new patients attending a private gynaecology clinic. In 16.4% of cases, transition occurred within one year, and within 12 years in over 50%. Our study suggests clinicians need to observe women with severe dysmenorrhoea for signs of chronic pain. Further research is needed into the transition from dysmenorrhoea to CPP , and effective early interventions.