Usage of analgesics among young girls and dysmenorrhea

Evaluation of Analgesics Usage in Pain Management Among Physicians

One of the objectives of the National drug policy is to promote the rational use of drugs by prescribers, dispensers and consumer. However, in developing countries, inappropriate prescribing has been identified among health facilities. Analgesics have been identified as one of the commonly prescribed drugs among prescribers in managing pain. Therefore, the objective of this study is to assess t...

Primary dysmenorrhea and its effect on quality of life in young girls

without any organic pathology.[3] The onset of primary dysmenorrhea is usually at or shortly after menarche, when ovulatory cycles are established. Women with primary dysmenorrhea have a greater endometrial production of prostaglandins compared with asymptomatic women.[4] Primary dysmenorrhea is an important clinical cause in young girls for work absenteeism, thus having negative effect on QoL....

Prevalence of endometriosis among adolescent school girls with severe dysmenorrhea: A cross sectional prospective study.

OBJECTIVES To determine the prevalence of endometriosis among adolescent school girls with severe dysmenorrhea. METHODOLOGY Data was collected via interviewed questionnaire. Patients with symptoms and signs suggestive of endometriosis were further evaluated by abdominal ultrasonography (AUS), serum cancer antigen 125 (CA125). Laparoscopy was done for confirmation in those who agreed. Those wh...

Dysmenorrhea and Endometriosis in Young Women

Dysmenorrhea is defined as symptoms associated with menstruation, such as abdominal pain, cramping and lumbago, that interfere with daily activity. Primary dysmenorrhea refers to menstrual pain without underlying pathology, whereas secondary dysmenorrhea is menstrual pain associated with underlying pathology. Endometriosis, one of the main causes of secondary dysmenorrhea, induces dysmenorrhea,...

HIV prevention among adolescent girls and young women