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Primary Dysmenorrhea (Menstrual Cramps)
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•Last Updated: November 20, 2025
Routine menstrual cramps are clinically called primary dysmenorrhea. Primary dysmenorrhea is menstrual pain not caused by other underlying conditions or diseases. If there is an underlying condition, such as endometriosis, that diagnosis is referred to as secondary dysmenorrhea.
Primary Dysmenorrhea (Menstrual Cramps) falls under the Women’s Health category.
