Dysmenorrhea Causes
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Causes of Dysmenorrhea
Primary dysmenorrhea is caused by high levels of prostaglandins in the uterus. Prostaglandins are hormone-like substances normally found throughout the body.
Secondary dysmenorrhea can be caused by:
- Endometriosis
- Ovarian Cyst
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (infection of the female reproductive organs)
- Uterine Fibroids (noncancerous growths in the uterus)
- Intrauterine contraceptive devices (IUDs)
- Scars inside the abdomen from previous surgery
- Tumors
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
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