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dysmenorrhea/menstrual cramps
hi. i have horrible, horrible menstrual cramps. because i also get very bad headaches, i do not tolerate the birth control pill. i don't know what to do. neither do my gynecologists. i have tried all of the main anti-inflammatories and even narcotics, but nothing seems to work. there is nothing wrong with my reproductive system or anything, i just get horrible, horrible cramps.
thanks for any help,
ballou14
thanks for any help,
ballou14
Although dysmenorrhea is one of many symptoms, and vary between women.... have your doctors considered endometriosis? I know you mentioned that nothing is wrong with your repro system, but the only way to definitively diangnose endo is through a surgical procedure.
Here's a link if you are interested in reading more
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endometriosis
I hope you find out something soon!
Here's a link if you are interested in reading more
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endometriosis
I hope you find out something soon!
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