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Results 1 - 10 of 99 for Menstrual pain
  1. Painful menstrual periods 
    ... cause: Primary dysmenorrhea Secondary dysmenorrhea Primary dysmenorrhea is menstrual pain that occurs around the time that menstrual periods ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003150.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Painful periods (dysmenorrhea) (image) 
    Primary dysmenorrhea is a normal cramping of the lower abdomen caused by hormone-induced uterine contractions before the period. Secondary dysmenorrhea may be caused by abnormal conditions such as ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/17054.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Living with endometriosis 
    ... the symptoms. These treatments can also help relieve menstrual pain. Learning how to manage your symptoms can make ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000714.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Premenstrual breast changes 
    American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists website. Dysmenorrhea: painful periods. www.acog.org/patient-resources/faqs/gynecologic-problems/dysmenorrhea-painful-periods . Updated January 2022. Accessed August 12, 2022. Expert Panel on ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003153.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Premenstrual syndrome - self-care 
    Akopians AL. Premenstrual syndrome and dysmenorrhea. In: Mularz A, Dalati S, Pedigo R, eds. Ob/Gyn Secrets . 4th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2017:chap 2. Katzinger J, Hudson ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000556.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Premenstrual syndrome 
    ... 23744611/ . Mendiratta V, Lentz GM. Primary and secondary dysmenorrhea, premenstrual syndrome, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder: etiology, diagnosis, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001505.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Iron deficiency anemia 
    ... colored stools or blood in the stool Heavy menstrual bleeding Pain in the upper belly (from ulcers)
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000584.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Ovarian cysts 
    ... pelvis shortly before or after beginning a menstrual period Pain with intercourse or pelvic pain during movement Pelvic pain -- constant, dull aching Sudden and severe pelvic pain, ... in menstrual periods are not common with follicular cysts. These ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001504.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Premenstrual dysphoric disorder 
    ... 843. Mendiratta V, Lentz GM. Primary and secondary dysmenorrhea, premenstrual syndrome, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder: etiology, diagnosis, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007193.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Uterine fibroids 
    ... to prevent or treat anemia due to heavy periods. Pain relievers, such as ibuprofen or naproxen, for cramps ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000914.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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