NIH MeSH · D004412Diseases
Dysmenorrhea
Also known asDysmenorrheas · Menstruation, Painful · Menstruations, Painful · Painful Menstruation · Painful Menstruations · Pain, Menstrual · Menstrual Pain · Menstrual Pains · Pains, Menstrual
Definition
Painful menstruation.
MeSH classification
- C23.550.568.750
- C23.888.592.612.944.500
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Common questions about Dysmenorrhea
What does Dysmenorrhea mean in medicine?
Painful menstruation. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Dysmenorrhea known by any other names?
Yes. Dysmenorrhea is also referred to as Dysmenorrheas, Menstruation, Painful, Menstruations, Painful, Painful Menstruation in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Dysmenorrhea sit in the medical classification?
Dysmenorrhea falls under the broader medical category "Diseases" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: C23.550.568.750, C23.888.592.612.944.500). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D004412) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗