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Do people with primary dysmenorrhea have a lot of pain?
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Pain: Pain is a subjective evaluation. Yet painfull periods are always bad. I would say yes to your question.
Answered 9/28/2016
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They can: Often times primary dysmenorrhea can be quite painful. Nsaids, like Aleve (naproxen) or motrin, are the best choice.
Answered 2/19/2015
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Dysmenorrhea: Most do, severity of which depends on their pain perception.
Answered 4/7/2013
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