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Observational Study
. 2014 Dec;54(6):593-6.
doi: 10.1111/ajo.12274. Epub 2014 Oct 11.

A possible link between dysmenorrhoea and the development of chronic pelvic pain

Gemma Hardi  1 , Susan Evans, Meredith Craigie
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Observational Study

A possible link between dysmenorrhoea and the development of chronic pelvic pain

Gemma Hardi et al. Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol. 2014 Dec.

Abstract

Anecdotally, severe dysmenorrhoea can pre-date the development of chronic pelvic pain (CPP). This study describes the timeline for the transition from dysmenorrhoea to CPP in a cohort of new patients attending a private gynaecology clinic. In 16.4% of cases, transition occurred within one year, and within 12 years in over 50%. Our study suggests clinicians need to observe women with severe dysmenorrhoea for signs of chronic pain. Further research is needed into the transition from dysmenorrhoea to CPP, and effective early interventions.

Keywords: chronic pelvic pain; dysmenorrhoea; gynaecologist.

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