Secondary Dysmenorrhea
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Secondary Dysmenorrhea Underlying Cause
Causes of secondary
dysmenorrhea
include:
Uterine birth defect:
Abnormal development of the uterus
Adenomyosis
Cervical stenosis:
Abnormally small opening in the cervix
Endometriosis
Intrauterine device
Pelvic inflammatory disease
Retroverted uterus:
Abnormal position of the uterus in the pelvis
Sexually transmitted disease
Uterine fibroids
Uterine polyps
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Secondary Dysmenorrhea Anatomy
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Adenomyosis
Endometriosis
Miscarriage
Pelvic inflammatory disease
Primary dysmenorrhea
Uterine fibroids
Uterine polyps
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Back pain
Lower abdominal pain
Painful menstrual periods
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Last Updated: Jul 30, 2008
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Secondary Dysmenorrhea References:
Davis AR, Westhoff C, O'Connell K, Gallagher N. Oral contraceptives for dysmenorrhea in adolescent girls: a randomized trial. Obstet Gynecol. 2005 Jul;106(1):97-104.
French L. Dysmenorrhea. Am Fam Physician. 2005 Jan 15;71(2):285-91.
Harel Z. A contemporary approach to dysmenorrhea in adolescents. Paediatr Drugs. 2002;4(12):797-805.
Nasir L, Bope ET. Management of pelvic pain from dysmenorrhea or endometriosis. J Am Board Fam Pract. 2004 Nov-Dec;17 Suppl:S43-7.
