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The majority of women will suffer this degree of dysmenorrhea at least once during their reproductive years. Increased risk is associated with younger age, and past medical history of any of the conditions associated with secondary dysmenorrhea. | The majority of women will suffer this degree of dysmenorrhea at least once during their reproductive years. Increased risk is associated with younger age, and past medical history of any of the conditions associated with secondary dysmenorrhea. | ||
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** Sexually transmitted diseases | ** Sexually transmitted diseases | ||
** Endometriosis | ** Endometriosis | ||
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Risk Factors
The majority of women will suffer this degree of dysmenorrhea at least once during their reproductive years. Increased risk is associated with younger age, and past medical history of any of the conditions associated with secondary dysmenorrhea.
- Primary:
- Nulliparity (having never given birth)
- Obesity
- Cigarette smoking
- Positive family history
- Secondary:
- Pelvic infection
- Sexually transmitted diseases
- Endometriosis