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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.

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