Dysmenorrhea Explained: Primary vs Secondary, Causes & Treatment

Dysmenorrhea explained for medical students: primary vs secondary dysmenorrhea, key causes, red flags, clinical evaluation, and treatment. This Med 1Pager video gives a high-yield OB/GYN revision summary for exams and clinical rotations. It covers how to separate common primary dysmenorrhea from secondary causes such as endometriosis, adenomyosis, fibroids, pelvic inflammatory disease, and structural pelvic pathology. Key topics covered: Primary dysmenorrhea and prostaglandin-mediated pain Secondary dysmenorrhea causes and warning signs History and examination approach When to investigate pelvic pain NSAIDs, hormonal treatment, and referral points Watch more OB/GYN videos:    • OBGYN- obstetrics and Gynaecology   Watch next: PCOS Diagnosis & Treatment:    • PMOS (PCOS) Diagnosis & Treatment: Rotterd...   Ectopic Pregnancy:    • Ectopic Pregnancy: Diagnosis, Risk Factors...   #Dysmenorrhea #OBGYN #Med1Pager