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1 Dysmenorrhea Erin Eppsteiner, M.D. Department of Ob/Gyn The University of Iowa Roy J & Lucille A Carver College of Medicine

2 Objectives Be able to recognize primary and secondary dysmenorrhea Be familiar with general evaluation of each Be comfortable with treatment modalities Know when to refer

3 Definition Dysmenorrhea= Pain with menstruation Primary dysmenorrhea Associated with ovulatory cycles Result of myometrial contraction No pathology Secondary dysmenorrhea Associated with pelvic pathology

4 Dysmenorrhea Risk factors Age<20 Depression/anxiety Social isolation Heavy menses Nulliparity Smoking Protective factors Oral contraceptives Exercise Stable relationship/marriage Parity

5 Primary Dysmenorrhea Begins during adolescence After ovulatory cycles established Up to 91% prevalence 14% miss school 15% seek care (Ju, 2014) (Klein, 1981)

6 Primary Dysmenorrhea Symptoms Suprapubic cramping Mild to severe Associated symptoms Radiation to thighs Back ache Nausea +/- emesis Diarrhea

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8 Primary Dysmenorrhea Diagnosis History Physical exam Imaging Laboratory testing

9 Primary Dysmenorrhea Pathophysiology PGF2α in endometrium (not serum)? vasopressin Abnormal dysrhythmic contractions Decreased blood flow and tissue ischemia

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11 Primary Dysmenorrhea Treatment Antiprostaglandin (fenamate or propionic acid derivatives) 80% relief Oral contraception atrophic endometrium Glyceryl Trinitrate, Magnesium, Nifendipine TENS Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation

12 TRANSCUTANEOUS ELECTRICAL NERVE STIMULATION - TENS 1. Raises pain threshold by blocking signal reception. 2. Stimulates nerve/spinal cord endorphins Dawood, OB-GYN 1990:75:656

13 Other less studied RX Acupuncture Surgical: uterosacral nerve ablation, presacral neurectomy Spinal manipulation

14 Where to start? Start NSAIDs as soon as menses begin Continue around the clock Compliance may be better with longer acting products OCPs Combination may make need for NSAIDs less Consider therapeutic amenorrhea Both

15 What if OCPs/NSAIDS fail? Suspect secondary dysmenorrhea Ultrasound *HERE IS WHERE I WOULD CONSIDER REFERRAL* Depo Lupron Diagnostic laparoscopy Hysteroscopy

16 Secondary Dysmenorrhea Tissue/organ system Pathology Peritoneum Endometriosis Ovary Cysts or neoplasm Tubes PID (acute or chronic) Uterus Cervix Adenomyosis Polyps, intracavitary fibroids Congenital malformations Stenosis/occlusion Vagina Imperforate hymen Transverse septum

17 Endometriosis can occur in adolescents; usually start 3 or > years after menarche Leon Speroff

18 PERITONEUM Endometriosis Brown Lesions

19 ENDOMETRIOSIS MEDICAL THERAPY Continuous hormonal contraceptives High dose progestin GnRH agonist Most common x 6 mos. Add back with norethindrone acetate 5-10 mg daily concurrently IUD + norethindrone (suppression and sx relief) Danazol (not used in general)

20 ENDOMETRIOSIS SURGICAL 1. Laparoscopic excision/lysis of adhesions 2. Laparotomy 3. Hysterectomy usually with salpingectomy/ oophorectomy

21 Secondary Dysmenorrhea Tissue/organ system Pathology Peritoneum Endometriosis Ovary Cysts or neoplasm Tubes PID (acute or chronic) Uterus Cervix Adenomyosis Polyps, intracavitary fibroids Congenital malformations Stenosis/occlusion Vagina Imperforate hymen Transverse septum

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23 Secondary Dysmenorrhea Tissue/organ system Pathology Peritoneum Endometriosis Ovary Cysts or neoplasm Tubes PID (acute or chronic) Uterus Cervix Adenomyosis Polyps, intracavitary fibroids Congenital malformations Stenosis/occlusion Vagina Imperforate hymen Transverse septum

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26 Secondary Dysmenorrhea Tissue/organ system Pathology Peritoneum Endometriosis Ovary Cysts or neoplasm Tubes PID (acute or chronic) Uterus Cervix Adenomyosis Polyps, intracavitary fibroids Congenital malformations Stenosis/occlusion Vagina Imperforate hymen Transverse septum

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35 Secondary Dysmenorrhea Tissue/organ system Pathology Peritoneum Endometriosis Ovary Cysts or neoplasm Tubes PID (acute or chronic) Uterus Cervix Adenomyosis Polyps, intracavitary fibroids Congenital malformations Stenosis/occlusion Vagina Imperforate hymen Transverse septum

36 UNICORNUATE UTERUS Unicornuate uterus with functional, noncommunicating rudimentary horn

37 Secondary Dysmenorrhea Tissue/organ system Pathology Peritoneum Endometriosis Ovary Cysts or neoplasm Tubes PID (acute or chronic) Uterus Cervix Adenomyosis Polyps, intracavitary fibroids Congenital malformations Stenosis/occlusion Vagina Imperforate hymen Transverse septum

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41 Secondary Dysmenorrhea Tissue/organ system Pathology Peritoneum Endometriosis Ovary Cysts or neoplasm Tubes PID (acute or chronic) Uterus Cervix Adenomyosis Polyps, intracavitary fibroids Congenital malformations Stenosis/occlusion Vagina Imperforate hymen Transverse septum

42 TRANSVERSE VAGINAL SEPTUM - COMPLETE Cause of hematometra, hematocolpos, pain Hx: Is pain cyclic? When was the thelarche? Px: Cervix visible? Rectal or abdominal mass? Dx: Abdominal U/S,?MRI Rx? Prompt surgery

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44 Case #1 15 yo virginal G0 Menarche at age 12 Regular monthly menses, moderate flow, 5-7 days Significant pelvic cramping starting few hours before onset of menses and lasting about 2 days, mild nausea Patient and mother are concerned about possible pathology PMH unremarkable WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?

45 Case # 2 17 yo G0 Premenarchal Cyclic pelvic pain x 6 months, about monthly, radiating into thighs, requiring her to stay home from school Not relieved by NSAID s Sexually active in past with one male partner WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?

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