Etiology: The etiology of primary dysmenorrhea not exactly known, but the explanation attaches to dysmenorrhea is increase in prostaglandins that results contraction of uterus. Contractions leads to cramps due to limitation of blood flow.2
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Mita, D., & Yadav1 & Nimbhore1 & Noozat, D. (2026). Etiology: The etiology of primary dysmenorrhea not exactly known, but the explanation attaches to dysmenorrhea is increase in prostaglandins that results contraction of uterus. Contractions leads to cramps due to limitation of blood flow.2. Materia Novum: The Journal of Homoeopathy, 10(2), 1 -7 Pages. DOI:https://doi.org/10.67286/mhmc.v10.i2.000005

