Dysmenorrhea in the adolescent

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Dysmenorrhea in the adolescent

Periods - painful (adolescent); Adolescent dysmenorrhea; Menstrual pain - adolescent; Painful menstrual periods - adolescent

• Lower abdominal crampy pain that occurs before the beginning of the menstrual period and lasts 1 or 2 days into the period
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Constipation

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).

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