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I am have dysmenorrhea since my periods started. i take painkillers since then. is there any harmful affects due to that on my reproductive system.
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Depends on the cause: "Primary dysmenorrhea" or painful menses,usually attributed to excess or imbalance of prostaglandins in your endometrium and treated with various NSAIDs is not likely to have any "harmful effects on your reproductive system". Causes of "secondary dysmenorrhea" which include endometriosis, uterine fibroids, or other genital tract pathologies may.
Answered 3/7/2019
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