dysmenorrhea

Question 1

CM for primary dysmenorrhea

Answer 1

ginger
magnesium (not strong evidence)
foeniculum vulgare mill

Question 2

what is the differences between the primary and secondary dysmenorrhea ?

Answer 2

primary—young / just start their regular menses
secondary—-older ppl
primary—no pelvic pathology
secondary—caused by diseases like endometriosis / fibroids
primary—spasmodic pain
seconday—dull and persistent pain, increase w flow
secondaty—never happen before

Question 3

increased secretion of PGF2 is not responsible for primary dysmenorrhea Y/N

Answer 3

N

Question 4

pharmcological tx for

Answer 4

COCP / IUC
NSAIDs
paracetamol

Question 5

exercise can help to reduce the dysmenorrhea (esp–aerobic and stretching) Y/N

Answer 5

Y

Question 6

non-pharm advice on controlling the primary dysmenorrhea

Answer 6

stress management

Question 7

side effect of ginger

Answer 7

GI irritation
heartburn
bloating

Question 8

ginger should not be used w antiplatelt Y/N

Answer 8

Y

Question 9

ginger should be avoided before surgery and labour due to the increased risk of bleeding Y/N

Answer 9

Y

Question 10

there is strong evidence for dietary supplement dysmenorrhea
Y/N

Answer 10

N