Primary Dysmenorrhea Pain Study and Guidelines

Study

Aleve® Demonstrates More Pain Relief Than Acetaminophen for Menstrual Cramps, Study Shows

In a clinical study, a single maximum non-prescription dose of Aleve® (naproxen sodium) provided more pain relief over 12 hours than acetaminophen for menstrual cramps due to primary dysmenorrhea.

LINK TO STUDY

Guidelines

AAFP Guidelines: Diagnosis and Initial Management of Dysmenorrhea (2014)

American College of Gynecology: Opinion on Dysmenorrhea and Endometriosis in the Adolescent (2018)