Can dysmenorrhea cause infertility?

Will dysmenorrhea lead to infertility? Dysmenorrhea is a common phenomenon among female friends. Many women with dysmenorrhea feel like they are facing a formidable enemy when they reach their menstrual period. The pain in the lower abdomen often makes patients miserable and want to die. Many women of childbearing age are worried about whether dysmenorrhea will affect fertility. Let's find out whether dysmenorrhea will lead to infertility.

Dysmenorrhea is divided into primary dysmenorrhea and secondary dysmenorrhea. Primary pain often occurs in young women, mostly within 6 to 12 months after menarche or after regular ovulation. It lasts for a short time, usually lasting 1 to 3 days. The pain is often spasmodic. Primary dysmenorrhea will not affect conception. Secondary dysmenorrhea is often related to pelvic organic diseases. The following diseases that cause secondary dysmenorrhea will affect conception.

Endometriosis: 50% of patients with endometriosis suffer from infertility, and more than 35% of infertility is caused by endometriosis. The main manifestations of endometriosis are secondary dysmenorrhea, progressive aggravation, infertility, sexual discomfort, and menstrual abnormalities.

Pelvic infection: If pelvic inflammatory disease is not diagnosed and treated promptly and correctly, sequelae of pelvic inflammatory disease will occur, and the incidence of infertility in its clinical manifestations is 20-30%. The main cause of tubal infertility is pelvic infection, and the microorganisms that cause infection mainly include Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Chlamydia trachomatis and vaginal aerobic and anaerobic bacteria infection.

Endometrial polyps: The incidence of endometrial polyps in infertile women with normal menstruation is 15.6%. The presence of polyps may have the following adverse effects on reproduction: irregular endometrial bleeding; inflammatory endometrial reaction; blocking sperm transport; affecting embryo implantation, etc.

Submucosal uterine fibroids: Prolonged menstrual period and increased menstrual flow are the main manifestations. When submucosal fibroids are accompanied by necrotic infection, there may be irregular vaginal bleeding or bloody purulent discharge. Fibroids and submucosal fibroids that cause deformation of the uterine cavity have a negative impact on reproduction. Drug treatment of fibroids does not improve fertility.

The symptoms of dysmenorrhea vary, and not all dysmenorrhea will cause infertility. If you find that you do not have primary dysmenorrhea, you need to go to the hospital for relevant examinations and necessary treatment, especially for the above-mentioned dysmenorrhea that affects conception. Active and effective treatment can not only treat dysmenorrhea, but also clear obstacles for successful conception.