Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
One study included Ethiopian girls about 16 years old who have primary dysmenorrhea (menstrual cramps).—Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 17 Oct. 2024 Primary dysmenorrhea is caused by womb muscle contractions, while secondary dysmenorrhea refers to pain caused by underlying conditions, such as fibroids or polyps, with severe pain often indicating chronic conditions like endometriosis.—Alicia Lansom, refinery29.com, 1 Oct. 2024 Nearly half of them were diagnosed with primary dysmenorrhea—the medical term for recurring menstrual cramps, with a quarter of those reporting severe pain.1
Researchers found that people who drank soda had a 24% higher chance of experiencing menstrual cramps compared to non-drinkers.—Korin Miller, Verywell Health, 24 Sep. 2024 When your period becomes a painful problem From a medical POV, period pain can typically be broken down into two categories: primary and secondary dysmenorrhea.—Korin Miller, SELF, 26 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for dysmenorrhea
Word History
Etymology
borrowed from New Latin, from dys-dys- + menorrhea, menorrhoea "menstrual flow," from meno-meno- + -rrhea, rrhoea-rrhea
Share