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Overview
Period pain that is caused by something other than the muscle contractions is called secondary dysmenorrhea. Benign (non-cancerous) growths in the womb, such as fibroids or polyps , are often responsible for secondary dysmenorrhea. more...
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Real-life stories
Labels: N94.3, Premenstrual syndrome, Reproductive health and birth Created June 5th 2013 How we work Published by the Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG, Germany) more...
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Period pain is very widespread. Our information for girls describes where the pain comes from and what they can do about it. more...
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Research summaries
(PantherMedia / Cristi L) Anti-inflammatory painkillers like diclofenac, ibuprofen and naproxen can help relieve severe period pain. These medications sometimes have side effects such as stomach problems. more...
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Overview
Premenstrual syndrome is a set of physical and psychological symptoms that start anywhere from a few days to two weeks before a woman gets her monthly period (menstruation). more...
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The human body
During the monthly hormone cycle, the membranes lining the inside of the womb prepare for the possible implantation of a fertilized egg. The membranes supply nutrients to the embryo if the woman gets pregnant. If the egg cell is not fertilized, it dies. more...
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(PantherMedia / CandyBox Images) Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) can be associated with a wide range of symptoms. Most of them are non-specific. In other words, they can also be caused by many other medical conditions. more...
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(PantherMedia / Wawrzyniec Korona) Some women who have premenstrual syndrome (PMS) have such bad symptoms on the days before their period that they can’t go about their usual activities. more...
