Primary Dysmenorrhea or Endometriosis?

Maureen Treybig
In: The Nurse Practitioner · 1989 · vol. 14(5) , pp. 8???19 · doi:10.1097/00006205-198905000-00004 · W2008872379
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This paper discusses the incidence, etiology, symptomatology, and treatment of primary dysmenorrhea and endometriosis, focusing on differentiating between these two common causes of pelvic pain.

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This review article addresses the clinical challenge of distinguishing between primary dysmenorrhea and endometriosis, which are identified as the most common causes of pelvic pain in reproductive-age women. The authors outline the incidence, etiology, symptomatology, and treatment modalities for both conditions to facilitate accurate diagnosis through comprehensive health history and physical examination. A significant portion of the text is dedicated to differentiating these entities to ensure appropriate management strategies are selected for each patient. This paper is centrally about endometriosis — specifically focusing on its differentiation from primary dysmenorrhea in a clinical setting.

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Dysmenorrhea is a common complaint of women during their reproductive years. Primary dysmenorrhea and endometriosis are the most common forms of pelvic pain. Through a comprehensive health history and physical examination, a clinical diagnosis can be made to facilitate optimum management of symptoms. The incidence, etiology, symptomatology and treatment modalities for these entities are discussed. Particular attention is devoted to the differentiation between primary dysmenorrhea and endometriosis.
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Features: PDF Only Primary Dysmenorrhea or Endometriosis? - Maureen Treybig The Nurse Practitioner 14(5):p 8-19, May 1989. Dysmenorrhea is a common complaint of women during their reproductive years. Primary dysmenorrhea and endometriosis are the most common forms of pelvic pain. Through a comprehensive health history and physical examination, a clinical diagnosis can be made to facilitate optimum management of symptoms. The incidence, etiology, symptomatology and treatment modalities for these entities are discussed. Particular attention is devoted to the differentiation between primary dysmenorrhea and endometriosis. Copyright © Williams & Wilkins 1989. All Rights Reserved.

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