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Painful Menstruation
Painful menstrual periods are marked by crampy lower abdominal pain. A woman may feel sharp pain that comes and goes, or have dull, aching pain. Painful menstural periods may also cause back pain.
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Menstrual Disorders:: Prevention includes certain dietary supplements and vitamins described above. Exercise may also h...
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Premenstrual syndrome (PMS; Stress and anxiety; Endometriosis; Pelvic inflammatory disease; Sexually transmitted diseas...
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The following steps may allow you to avoid prescription medications: Apply a heating pad to your lower abdomen (below y...
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aspirin
celecoxib
diclofenac
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bilberry
dl-alpha tocopheryl acetate
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Complications
Menstrual Disorders:: The prognosis for all menstrual irregularities is good once treatment is initiated.
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Prevention
regular exercise
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Call your doctor right away if: You have a fever; Vaginal discharge is increased in amount or foul-smelling; Your pain ...
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