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. 2013 Dec;56(4):81-4.
Epub 2013 Nov 28.

Dysmenorrhea and endometriosis in young women

Tasuku Harada  1
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Dysmenorrhea and endometriosis in young women

Tasuku Harada. Yonago Acta Med. 2013 Dec.

Abstract

Dysmenorrhea is defined as symptoms associated with menstruation, such as abdominal pain, cramping and lumbago, that interfere with daily activity. Primary dysmenorrhea refers to menstrual pain without underlying pathology, whereas secondary dysmenorrhea is menstrual pain associated with underlying pathology. Endometriosis, one of the main causes of secondary dysmenorrhea, induces dysmenorrhea, pelvic pain and infertility, resulting in marked reduction of quality of life during reproductive age. This review article is a comprehensive overview of dysmenorrhea and endometriosis in young women.

Keywords: adolescent; infertility; laparoscopic surgery; oral contraceptive; prostaglandin.

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