Putting a Pause on Period Pain: A review on the management approach for primary dysmenorrhea
CEU Unit: 0.75 Point | 
45 Minutes | 
20 Jul 2025
Overview
About
Dysmenorrhea or menstrual cramps is a common complaint among most women that can greatly affect their quality of life. Differentiating primary from secondary dysmenorrhea is the vital first step in the management of this condition. Various pharmacologic options are available and can be paired with non-pharmacologic interventions.
This e-learning module aims to differentiate primary from secondary dysmenorrhea, and discuss its common risk factors, pathophysiology, and management approach.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the educational activity, participants should be able to:
- Differentiate primary from secondary dysmenorrhea
- Review the management for primary dysmenorrhea
Topics covered
- Background on dysmenorrhea
- Primary vs secondary dysmenorrhea
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Treatment approach for primary dysmenorrhea
- Pharmacologic
- Non-pharmacologic
Speaker for this course
Dr Cheung Hoi Ching
MBBS (HK), MRCOG, FHKCOG, FHKAM (Obstetrics and Gynaecology)
Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
0.75 CEU Point Available
- Score at least 80% on the quiz.
- A certificate can be downloaded upon successful completion. Please use the information on the certificate to claim your CEU point.
Keywords: dysmenorrhea, menstrual cramps, primary dysmenorrhea, secondary dysmenorrhea