Primary dysmenorrhea means pain has recurred regularly since periods began.
Secondary dysmenorrhea means pain began years after periods started.
Dysmenorrhea usually is less severe after a woman has a baby. The female reproductive system, especially the uterus is involved. Dysmenorrhea can affect females after puberty. Physician's monitoring of general condition and medications. Psychotherapy or counseling, if your daughter's dysmenorrhea is stress-related.