A possible link between dysmenorrhoea and the development of chronic pelvic pain

Gemma Hardi; Susan Evans; Meredith Craigie

doi:10.1111/ajo.12274

A possible link between dysmenorrhoea and the development of chronic pelvic pain

Gemma Hardi, Susan Evans, Meredith Craigie

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Abstract

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.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	593-596
Number of pages	4
Journal	Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Volume	54
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/ajo.12274
Publication status	Published - 1 Dec 2014

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chronic pelvic pain
dysmenorrhoea
gynaecologist

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