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dysmenorrhea /dys·men·or·rhea/ (dis″men-or-e´ah) painful menstruation.dysmenorrhe´aldysmenorrhe´ic

primary dysmenorrhea that not associated with pelvic pathology; usually beginning in adolescence.

secondary dysmenorrhea that associated with pelvic pathology; usually beginning after 20 years of age.

primary dysmenorrhea

Dysmenorrhea resulting from a functional disturbance and not to inflammation, growths, or anatomical factors. Also called essential dysmenorrhea.

Primary dysmenorrhea

Painful menstruation caused by inflammation, new growths, or anatomic factors.

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