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Dysmenorrhea and PTSD

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Abstract

Dysmenorrhea is the most common gynecological disorder among women, especially in adolescence. Several studies have suggested that stress could be a risk factor for it. In adolescence, immaturity and inadequate knowledge of reproductive health contribute to various menstrual problems including dysmenorrhea. In general, women are more sensitive to traumatic events than men and are more likely to be affected by posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Traumatic events such as combat exposure and natural disasters induce PTSD. This review article focuses on the relationship between dysmenorrhea and PTSD and shows the important implications for clinicians.

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Abbreviations

CI:

Confidence interval

IES-R:

Impact of Event Scale-Revised

LT:

Leukotriene

NSAIDs:

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

OR:

Odds ratio

OTC:

Over the counter

PG:

Prostaglandin

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  1. Division of Women’s Health, Research Institute of Traditional Asian Medicine, Kinki University School of Medicine, 377-2, Ohno-Higashi, Osaka-Sayama, Osaka, 589-8511, Japan

    Takashi Takeda

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  2. Kings College, London, United Kingdom

    Victor R. Preedy

  3. University of Westminster, London, United Kingdom

    Vinood B. Patel

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Takeda, T. (2015). Dysmenorrhea and PTSD. In: Martin, C., Preedy, V., Patel, V. (eds) Comprehensive Guide to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-08613-2_31-1

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