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Do people with primary dysmenorrhea have a lot of pain?

6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Pain: Pain is a subjective evaluation. Yet painfull periods are always bad. I would say yes to your question.

Dr Villaplana and another doctor agreed

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.

Dr Villaplana agreed

Answered 2/19/2015

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Dysmenorrhea: Most do, severity of which depends on their pain perception.

Dr Samuel agreed

Answered 4/7/2013

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