dysmenorrhoea

/ ˌdɪsmɛnəˈrɪə, dɪsˌmɛn- /

noun

1. abnormally difficult or painful menstruation

Other Word Forms

• dysmenorrhoeal adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of dysmenorrhoea¹

C19: from _dys- + Greek mēn month + rhoiā a flowing

Example Sentences

Dysmenorrhoea, endometriosis, incontinence, hysterectomy, prolapse and urinary tract infections are among the conditions covered by gynae services.

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Some physicians, by carelessly prescribing morphine for neuralgia, migraine, dysmenorrhoea, or any pain, make their patients slaves of this drug.

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Dysmenorrhoea, difficult or obstructed menstruation, is a term used for menstruation accompanied by pain.

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There is another variety of dysmenorrhoea, called membranous, in which the superficial layer of the uterine lining is cast off partly or wholly.

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In the neurotic variety of dysmenorrhoea pain often persists after the menstrual flow has set in, but in inflammatory dysmenorrhoea the flow relieves the pain or removes it.

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