Dysmenorrhea (Menstrual Pain) Summary

Networked: 1355 relevant articles (210 outcomes, 230 trials/studies) for this Disease

Key Drugs and Agents for Dysmenorrhea

1. Naproxen (Naprosyn) : 19 outcomes 21 studies in 63 results : FDA 40 Generic
   
2. Ibuprofen (Motrin) : 16 outcomes 25 studies in 62 results : FDA 197 Generic
   
3. Sodium : 12 outcomes 14 studies in 37 results : IBA
   
4. Oral Contraceptives : 11 outcomes 5 studies in 74 results : IBA
   
5. Diclofenac (SR 38) : 10 outcomes 4 studies in 16 results : FDA 39 Generic
   
6. Mefenamic Acid (Pontal) : 9 outcomes 9 studies in 36 results : FDA 2
   
7. Levonorgestrel (Plan B) : 9 outcomes 5 studies in 45 results : FDA 36 Generic
   
8. Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents (NSAIDs) : 6 outcomes 6 studies in 38 results : IBA
   
9. Hormones : 6 outcomes 4 studies in 31 results : IBA
   
10. Prostaglandin-Endoperoxide Synthases (Cyclooxygenase) : 6 outcomes 3 studies in 30 results : IBA
    

Diseases Related to Dysmenorrhea

1. Pain (Aches)
2. Dysmenorrhea (Menstrual Pain)
3. Menorrhagia
4. Endometriosis (Adenomyosis)
5. Pelvic Pain

Key Therapies for Dysmenorrhea

1. Acupressure (Shiatsu) : 9 outcomes 21 studies in 29 results
   
2. Massage (Reflexology) : 8 outcomes 8 studies in 15 results
   
3. Contraception (Birth Control) : 8 outcomes 2 studies in 63 results
   
4. Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation (TENS) : 7 outcomes 4 studies in 15 results
   
5. Aftercare (After-Treatment) : 7 outcomes 1 study in 31 results