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dysmenorrhoea 
Definition
painful menstruation, typically involving abdominal cramps.
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Management
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eating light, nutritious meals
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reducing your intake of salt, alcohol, caffeine, and sugar to prevent bloating
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Pathophysiology
During a woman's menstrual cycle, the endometrium thickens in preparation for potential pregnancy. After ovulation, if the ovum is not fertilized and there is no pregnancy, the built-up uterine tissue is not needed and thus shed.
Molecular compounds called prostaglandins are released during menstruation, due to the destruction of the endometrial cells, and the resultant release of their contents. Release of prostaglandins and other inflammatory mediators in the uterus cause the uterus to contract
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