Real-World Evidence Shows Gaps in Awareness, Medical Help-Seeking, and Diagnosis for Primary Dysmenorrhea but Not Premenstrual Syndrome: Cross-Sectional Observational Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Menstrual complaints are widespread but often stigmatized. The most common is dysmenorrhea, or menstrual cramps, which manifests as mild to severe pain during menstruation and affects >40% of women throughout their reproductive lifespan. Dysmenorrhea is often endured silently or managed through self-medication. Consequently, a vast majority of patients with dysmenorrhea may not be found in medical practices, highlighting the need for direct-to-patient communication to reach a broad and diverse patient population.

Objective

Primarily, this study aims to reveal the diagnosis status, pain levels, comorbidities, eligibility, and willingness to participate in clinical trials of women affected by dysmenorrhea and menstrual discomfort, based on a broad patient population

SUBMITTER: Roos M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12425425 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature