Scientists scan Women's uteruses to crack the code of painful periods
NCT ID NCT04145518
Summary
This study aimed to understand the physical causes of severe menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea) and why common pain relievers like naproxen don't work for everyone. Researchers used MRI scans to look at muscle activity, blood flow, and oxygen levels in the uterus of 183 women with and without menstrual pain. The goal was to identify different 'types' of cramp pain to help develop better, more personalized treatments in the future.
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NorthShore University HealthSystem
Evanston, Illinois, 60201, United States
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