| The outcome depends on the nature and underlying cause of the menstrual disorder. Amenorrhea due to genetic abnormalities (e.g., absence of ovaries) may not respond to therapy. Some women with amenorrhea choose not to receive treatment if the underlying cause is not a health threat.
Dysmenorrhea due to hormone imbalances and prostaglandin production may respond well to medical treatment. Other underlying conditions responsible for dysmenorrheal have variable outcomes depending on the severity of the condition and type of treatment. The outcome of endometriosis may also be good with treatment and reduction of the endometriosis using endometrial ablation. The prognosis for pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is more variable. Infection generally resolves with antibiotic therapy. Unfortunately, PID can lead to scarring of the fallopian tubes, causing infertility. Fibroids can usually be successfully treated with medication, uterine artery embolization, ablative techniques, or surgical removal. The outcome of reproductive tract cancers as a cause of dysmenorrhea varies with the type, stage of disease, and response to treatment.
A D&C procedure generally corrects excessive bleeding (menorrhagia). Endometrial ablation has been shown to successfully correct conditions of the endometrial lining (i.e., endometriosis) associated with menstrual irregularities. |
Source: Medical Disability Advisor