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

Gemma Hardi, Susan Evans, Meredith Craigie
In: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology · 2014 · vol. 54(6) , pp. 593–596 · doi:10.1111/ajo.12274 · PMID:25307256 · W1993036310
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This study observed the transition from dysmenorrhoea to chronic pelvic pain, finding that this transition occurred within one year in 16.4% of patients and within 12 years in over 50%.

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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.

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