Dysmenorrhea is the medical term used to define the pain associated with menstruation (periods). All women around the world suffer through menstrual cramps or pain for at least 1 to 2 days during every menstrual cycle. Usually, the pain is not severe. But, some women may experience severe pain that prevents them from doing their regular activities for a long period of time.
Dysmenorrhea is categoriSed into two types based on the cause
Primary dysmenorrhea
Secondary dysmenorrhea