The Causes of Dysmenorrhea and the Other Menstrual Problems
The exact cause of dysmenorrhea is not known. The changes in concentrations of specific substances known as prostaglandins in the body and the presence of certain underlying disorder have been described to play a role in the pain.
Oligomenorrhea may occur as result of normal variations observed during adolescence or preceding menopause, or due to obesity, stress or increased exercise. It may also be caused due to some underlying disorder.
Menorrhagia and hypomenorrhea occur in association with some underlying pathology. Polymenorrhea has been attributed to the increased function of the ovaries or due to some underlying pelvic disorder. Metrorrhagia in younger women is associated with the hormonal changes occurring at the time of ovulation while in elderly women it needs to be considered seriously, as this is considered as the earliest symptom of cancer.
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Written by: Healthplus24 team
Date last updated: April 22, 2012