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What is first aid for dysmenorrhea?

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Many meds: Anti- inflammatories, bc pills etc., you need an evaluation by your gyn to make sure you have nothing strange going on and then you can be treated, .

Dr Ali and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 1/3/2013

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