痛经 (tòng jīng) — dysmenorrhea, menstrual cramps

Definition

Medical term for menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea). Refers specifically to the painful abdominal cramping women experience during menstruation, treated as a health condition rather than just a monthly discomfort.

noun
dysmenorrheamenstrual cramps

Examples

  • 痛经
    Tā měi gè yuè dōu yīn wèi tòng jīng ér qǐng jià.
    She takes leave every month because of dysmenorrhea.
  • 痛经
    tòng jīng De zhèng zhuàng bāo kuò fù bù téng tòng hé ě xīn.
    Symptoms of dysmenorrhea include abdominal pain and nausea.
  • 痛经
    Yī shēng jiàn yì tā yòng rè fū lái huǎn jiě tòng jīng.
    The doctor suggested she use a hot compress to relieve menstrual cramps.

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