The pain intensity level in adolescents with primary dysmenorrhea

The purpose of this study was to investigate the pain intensity level with different scales and to correlate these data with clinical symptoms in dysmenorrhea. Findings indicated that all scales were useful for assessing dysmenorrhea. Pain threshold and tolerance was evaluated using a pressure algometer. No correlation was found between pressure pain values and visual, numerical scale values. Back pain and fatigue were correlated with pressure pain values and there was also a correlation between dizziness and visual, numeric scales.