Assessment of the Uterus Using Ultrasonographic Elastography in Women with Dysmenorrhea

Assessment of the Uterus Using Ultrasonographic Elastography in Women with Dysmenorrhea

The aim of this study is to perform sonoelastographic assessment of the uterus in patients diagnosed with primary dysmenorrhea and to compare these measurements with sonoelastographic evaluations of the uteri in asymptomatic individuals. This will enable, for the first time, the demonstration of whether the elasticity of the myometrial tissue contributes to the etiology of primary dysmenorrhea.

Secondary Objectives: To determine whether there is a correlation between the severity of primary dysmenorrhea and ultrasonographic markers.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Women aged 18-40 years.
2. Women with primary dysmenorrhea who are willing to participate in the study.
3. Women without primary or secondary dysmenorrhea who agree to participate as a control group.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Women with secondary dysmenorrhea.
2. Patients with underlying uterine or adnexal pathologies (e.g., endometrial polyps, adenomyosis, uterine fibroids, adnexal masses, ovarian pathologies and cysts) identified via ultrasonography.
3. Individuals with a history of uterine surgery.
4. Individuals with a history of pelvic surgery.
5. Individuals who have delivered via normal spontaneous vaginal delivery or cesarean section.