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How can i distinguish between dysmenorrhea or endometriosis?

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Apples and oranges: Dysmenorrhea is a symptom. Endometriosis is a disease. They are not either/or. People with endometriosis generally have dysmenorrhea, if they have a uterus. People with dysmenorrhea may have endometriosis, and if the pain is severe they often do.

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