Dysmenorrhea, Premenstrual Syndrome, and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder

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Part of the ISGE Series book series (ISGE)

Abstract

Dysmenorrhea is the most common gynecologic complaint among adolescent and young adult females.

Keywords

Irritable Bowel Syndrome Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Mefenamic Acid Combine Oral Contraceptive Premenstrual Syndrome 
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Authors and Affiliations

  1. 1.Department of Obstetrics and GynaecologyWomen’s Hospital, University Hospital BaselBaselSwitzerland

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