Secondary Dysmenorrhea
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Secondary Dysmenorrhea Outlook
What to expect with secondary
dysmenorrhea
:
Secondary
dysmenorrhea
usually resolves after treatment of the underlying cause.
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Secondary Dysmenorrhea Underlying Cause
Related Conditions
Adenomyosis
Endometriosis
Miscarriage
Pelvic inflammatory disease
Primary dysmenorrhea
Uterine fibroids
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Back pain
Lower abdominal pain
Painful menstrual periods
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Last Updated: Jul 16, 2008
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Secondary Dysmenorrhea References:
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