Vocabulary Builder — Essay & Answer Writing
Dysmenorrhea
noun
/ dis-men-uh-REE-uh /
Hard
Meaning
Painful menstruation, involving cramping in the lower abdomen that can interfere with daily activities
Origin / Etymology
Greek dys- (difficult, painful) + men (month) + rhoia (flow)
Synonyms
Menstrual pain
Painful periods
Antonyms
Eumenorrhea
Example Sentence
"Dysmenorrhea affects 50-90% of women of reproductive age globally, with 10-15% experiencing symptoms severe enough to impair productivity."
🎯 UPSC Usage
Use in GS-1 and GS-2 answers on gender equity, workplace policy, and menstrual leave debates. Demonstrates awareness of the biological basis for policy interventions.
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