European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology
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Eur. J. Obstet. Gynecol. Reprod. Biol. · Sep 2010
Primary dysmenorrhea among Mexican university students: prevalence, impact and treatment.
To evaluate the prevalence, impact and treatment of primary dysmenorrhea among Mexican university students. ⋯ The prevalence of dysmenorrhea among Mexican university students is high, and the pain that these women suffer can be severe, disabling and result in short-term SA. The pain is often not completely relieved despite the use of medication. It is necessary to improve the therapeutic options for relief of pain caused by dysmenorrhea and to minimize the impact of dysmenorrhea on social, economic and school activities.