To try to find out the causes of menstrual pain or dysmenorrhea, the gynecologist will perform a check-up and physical examination of the woman. In addition, an ultrasound is usually performed and, if the specialist suspects pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), a cervical culture.
However, if these tests have failed to provide an accurate diagnosis, other imaging tests or even laparoscopy may be performed.
Read the full article on: Is menstrual pain normal? Remedies to relieve period pain ( 36).
By Andrea Rodrigo B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist), Guillermo Quea Campos M.D. (gynecologist) and Silvia Azaña Gutiérrez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist).
Last Update: 04/28/2022
