Primary dysmenorrhoea in adolescents and young women: A twin family study of maternal transmission, genetic influence and associations.

Phillip AouadMinh BuiSara SarrafTheresa DonnellyYuxi ChenTiina JaanisteJohn EdenG David Champion

Published in: The Australian & New Zealand journal of obstetrics & gynaecology (2022)

Primary dysmenorrhea in adolescents and young women was shown to be relatively strongly genetically influenced and associated especially with a history of iron deficiency and painless RLS which have potential therapeutic implications.

Keyphrases

young adults
iron deficiency
physical activity
gene expression
body mass index