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Menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea)
Pain during menstruation. It usually begins around the time that menstruation begins. Symptoms typically last less than three days, and the pain is usually in the pelvis or lower abdomen.
How long it usually lasts:
Medium-term (lasts weeks to months)
How common is it?
Common
Common | Extremely rare | Very rare | Rare | Common | Very common |
Baby0-2 | Very rare | ||||
Preteen6-13 | Very rare | ||||
Teenager14-18 | Common | ||||
Young adult19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult41-60 | Common |
Primary dysmenorrhea
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