Dysmenorrhea Risk Factors
What are the risk factors that lead to this condition? Are you at risk of getting Dysmenorrhea? Below you'll find information on each of the known risk factors for this condition.
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Dysmenorrhea Risks
Risk factors for primary dysmenorrhea include:
- Ovulatory menstrual cycles ( a normal physiologic condition)
- Age: less than 20 years old
- Early onset of menstruation (less than 12 years old)
- Depression or Anxiety
- Attempts to lose weight (in women 14-20 years old)
- Heavy bleeding during periods
- Nulliparity (never having delivered a baby)
- Tobacco Use Disorder
The presence of a known cause of secondary dysmenorrhea (see “Causes”) is a risk factor for developing the condition.
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