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Dysmenorrhea in the adolescent |
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Periods - painful (adolescent); Adolescent dysmenorrhea; Menstrual pain - adolescent; Painful menstrual periods - adolescent |
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A history and physical examination by the health care provider will often differentiate between functional dysmenorrhea and those rare cases associated with a medical condition. Younger adolescents who have not become sexually active may require a pelvic examination (performed through the rectum rather than through the vagina). |
Female reproductive anatomy |
Painful periods (dysmenorrhea) |
Uterus |
Normal uterine anatomy (cut section) |
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