Dysmenorrhea in adolescents requires careful investigation of endometriosis—an analysis of early menstrual experiences in a large case-control study

IntroductionRecent evidence shows that endometriosis, a significant cause of infertility, may already present in adolescents. Dysmenorrhea, often leading to school absences, is a key symptom of the maturing menstrual cycle but also of endometriosis. However, it is often perceived as “normal” and lef...

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Main Authors: Samia El-Hadad, Daksha Lässer, Maike-Katja Sachs, Alexandra Sabrina Kohl Schwartz, Felix Haeberlin, Stephanie von Orelli, Markus Eberhard, Brigitte Leeners
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-08-01
Series:Frontiers in Reproductive Health
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frph.2023.1121515/full