- a variation of dysmenorrhea.
dysmenorrhoea
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Etymology
Origin of dysmenorrhoea
C19: from dys- + Greek mēn month + rhoiā a flowing
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In obstructive dysmenorrhoea the menstrual fluid is retained by narrow or tortuous outlets, flexions of the uterus, and similar causes.
From Essays In Pastoral Medicine by ?Malley, Austin
Slight anteflexion or bending forwards is normal; when exaggerated it gives rise to dysmenorrhoea, sterility and reflex nervous phenomena.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 7 "Gyantse" to "Hallel" by Various
The prognosis is good in all forms of dysmenorrhoea, but frequently long and skilful treatment is required to cure such conditions, especially the membranous form.
From Essays In Pastoral Medicine by ?Malley, Austin
The foremost place in the treatment of dysmenorrhoea must be given to aperients and purgatives administered a day or two before the period is expected.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 7 "Gyantse" to "Hallel" by Various
The steam of water in which the fresh plant is immersed is in the Deccan resorted to by the Portuguese for the treatment of dysmenorrhoea.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 3 "Gordon, Lord George" to "Grasses" by Various
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