METHODS: Members of this consensus group were selected based on individual expertise to represent a range of practical and @entity4207 experience both in terms of location in Canada and type of practice, as well as subspecialty expertise along with general gynaecology backgrounds. The consensus group reviewed all available evidence through the English and French medical literature and available data from a survey of Canadian @entity1 . Recommendations were established as consensus statements. The final document was reviewed and approved by the Executive and Council of the SOGC. RESULTS: This document provides a summary of up-to-date evidence regarding the diagnosis, investigations, and medical and surgical management of @entity1834 . The resulting recommendations may be adapted by individual health care workers when serving @entity1 who suffer from this condition. CONCLUSIONS: @entity1834 is an extremely common and sometimes debilitating condition for @entity1 of reproductive age. A multidisciplinary approach involving a combination of lifestyle, medications, and allied health services should be used to limit the impact of this condition on activities of daily living. In some circumstances, surgery is required to offer the desired relief. OUTCOMES: This guideline discusses the various options in managing @entity1834 . @entity1 information materials may be derived from these guidelines in order to educate @entity1 in terms of their options and possible risks and benefits of various treatment strategies. @entity1 who find an acceptable management strategy for this condition may benefit from an improved quality of life.

Primary XXXX consensus guideline.

@entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['women', 'Women', 'Patient'] @entity1834 :: ('MESH:D004412', 'Disease') :: ['Dysmenorrhea', 'dysmenorrhea'] @entity4207 :: ('MESH:D007859', 'Disease') :: ['academic']
@entity1834 :: (MESH:D004412,Disease) :: ['dysmenorrhea']
