Dysmenorrhea in the Adolescent
Alternate Names : Adolescent Dysmenorrhea, Menstrual Pain - Adolescent, Painful Menstrual Periods - Adolescent, Periods - Painful (Adolescent)
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Treatment
Initial treatment is focused on relief of pain. Anti-inflammatory medications can be helpful. This includes over-the-counter medications such as aspirin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDS) such as ibuprofen (available over-the-counter or in prescription strengths), and prescription-only medications such as indomethacin.
In some severe cases, and with disorders such as endometriosis, oral contraceptives can be helpful. They are used in this case to regulate the hormone levels in the body (they may be prescribed even for girls who are not sexually active).
Women who continue to have severe dysmenorrhea despite the use of NSAIDS and/or oral contraceptives may require laparoscopy for further evaluation.
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