secondary dysmenorrhea


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Related to secondary dysmenorrhea: adenomyosis, endometriosis, primary dysmenorrhea
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Noun1.secondary dysmenorrhea - painful menstruation that is caused by some specific disorder (as endometriosis)
dysmenorrhea - painful menstruation
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17) Patients were excluded if they had irregular menstrual cycles, used an intrauterine device (IUD) or oral contraceptive pill (OCP), undertook regular exercise, had a history of physical or psychological problems, and known secondary dysmenorrhea.
Comparison of the effect of stretching exercises and mefenamic acid on the reduction of pain and menstruation characteristics in primary dysmenorrhea: a randomized clinical trial
In the case of painful menstruation suspected to arise from endometriosis, the code for secondary dysmenorrhea should be reported.
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It can be either primary or secondary dysmenorrhea.
Dysmenorrhoea and premensrtual syndrome: frequency and effect on daily activities of adolescent girls in rural areas of Bangalore

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