Primary dysmenorrhea or endometriosis?

The Nurse practitioner · 1989 · vol. 14(5) , pp. 8, 10, 15–8 · PMID:2726018
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This paper discusses the incidence, etiology, symptomatology, and treatment of primary dysmenorrhea and endometriosis while focusing on differentiating these conditions through comprehensive health history and physical examination.

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Abstract

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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dysmenorrheaendometriosis

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Dysmenorrhea Diagnosis, Differential Diagnosis, Differential Dysmenorrhea Dysmenorrhea Dysmenorrhea Dysmenorrhea Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Female Humans Humans Nursing Assessment Nursing Assessment Patient Care Planning Patient Care Planning Patient Education as Topic Patient Education as Topic

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