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Dysmenorrhea is prominently manifested by - CORRECT ANSWER - pelvic pain
when does dysmenorrhea usually occur in relation to the menstrual cycle - CORRECT
ANSWER - just before and during menstruation
primary dysmenorrhea definition and cause - CORRECT ANSWER - pelvic pain without
the presence of disease-results from uterine contractions mediated by prostaglandins
first line treatment in primary dysmenorrhea - CORRECT ANSWER - NSAIDS- inhibits
prostaglandin synthesis
secondary dysmenorrhea can occur from these 3 pelvic disorders - CORRECT ANSWER -
endometriosis, adenomyosis, fibroids
endometrial tissue within the uterine wall - CORRECT ANSWER - adenomyosis
physical change that usually signifies the progress of puberty - CORRECT ANSWER -
onset of breast development or breast buds (thelarche)
development of regular ovulatory menstrual cycles may take - CORRECT ANSWER - 1-5
years (as the hypothalamic pituitary ovarian axis matures)
clear evidence of puberty process - CORRECT ANSWER - breasts and pubic hair
development, and somatic growth