ea0063p336 | Reproductive Endocrinology 1 | ECE2019
Vlachou Eugenia
, Owens Dimitra Anna
, Papakonstantinou Katerina
, Mouslech Zadalla
, Kanakis George
, Tsartsalis Athanasios
Background: Dysmenorrhea is defined as pain during menstruation and might be caused by increased endometrial prostaglandin production. It is a highly prevalent medical condition (4595% of women internationally) which can be part of a womans reproductive life. Throughout the literature, dysmenorrhea has been shown to affect daily functioning such as socialization, work and academic performance during menstruation and quality of life. However, dysmenorrhea and its im...