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Alternate Names : Dysmenorrhea
Menstrual Cramps | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring
Menstrual pain usually does not become severe until late in the teen years. Symptoms can begin on the first day of a period. These can include:
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Author: Eva Martin, MD Reviewer: Barbara Mallari, RN, BSN, PHN Date Reviewed: 06/07/01