dysmenorrhea
/ˌdɪsˌmɛnəˈriə/
noun
- Painful menstruation, typically involving cramps in the lower abdomen.
- Her doctor recommended exercise and heat packs to help manage her dysmenorrhea.
- Severe dysmenorrhea can sometimes be a sign of an underlying medical condition.
- Many teenagers experience dysmenorrhea during their first few years of menstruation.