Updated November 14, 2016. Estimated average glucose (eAG) or average glucose is a newer term you may see reported by your doctor. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) introduced this term to help us translate our A1c tests into numbers that would more closely represent our daily glucose meter readings.
Dysmenorrhea means difficult or painful periods. The most common symptoms are cramps in the lower part of the belly and/or lower back pain during your period. If you have pain, talk to your health care provider. Dysmenorrhea can be treated.
Secondary dysmenorrhea is defined as menstrual pain due to pelvic pathology. Secondary dysmenorrhea usually occurs after a woman has had normal menstrual periods for some time. It differs from primary dysmenorrhea in that the pain is caused by an abnormality or disease of the uterus, Fallopian tubes or ovaries.The pain may be similar to menstrual cramps, but often lasts longer than the menses, and may also occur at other times of the month.t differs from primary dysmenorrhea in that the pain is caused by an abnormality or disease of the uterus, Fallopian tubes or ovaries. The pain may be similar to menstrual cramps, but often lasts longer than the menses, and may also occur at other times of the month.