What is another word for dysmenorrhea?

Pronunciation: [dˈɪsmənˌɒɹi͡ə] (IPA)

Dysmenorrhea is a medical term used to describe menstrual pain or painful periods. Synonyms for dysmenorrhea include menstrual cramps, menstrual pain, period pains, and dysmenorrhoea. Other words that can be used in place of dysmenorrhea include menstrual discomfort, menstrual distress, menstrual syndrome, and menstrual agony. While dysmenorrhea is a common condition experienced by many women during their menstrual cycle, it is important to seek medical advice if the pain is severe and affects the quality of life. Various treatments are available to manage the symptoms of dysmenorrhea and a healthcare provider can recommend the most effective treatment option.

Synonyms for Dysmenorrhea:

What are the hypernyms for Dysmenorrhea?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Dysmenorrhea?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for dysmenorrhea (as nouns)

    • state
      pain, hurting.

Usage examples for Dysmenorrhea

The term dysmenorrhea, from the Greek, means difficult menstruation and is usually associated with painful conditions in connection with the menstrual flow.
"Psychotherapy"
James J. Walsh
Anyone who has seen the difference between the reaction to menstrual moliminia when patients are in good condition and when they are otherwise run down will realize how much a matter of over-reaction to symptoms dysmenorrhea may be.
"Psychotherapy"
James J. Walsh
Finally, in the fourth case, the early years of adolescence were marked by quite severe dysmenorrhea, the pain only lasting, however, twelve hours.
"The Education of American Girls"
Anna Callender Brackett

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