| Endometriosis is a common cause of secondary dysmenorrhea. It consists of endometrial glands and stroma outside the uterus.
CONTRACEPTION: Treatments that eliminate menses often successfully reduce symptoms of dysÂmenorrhea caused by endometriosis. The LNG IUD [Fidele L. et. al., Fertil Steril 1997], Depo-Provera and Depo sub Q Provera 104 and combined pills taken continuously can all improve a woman’s endometriosis.  |
Robert A. Hatcher MD, MPH
Emeritus Professor of Gynecology and Obstetrics
Emory University School of Medicine
Atlanta, GA
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Key Words:Â endometriosis, secondary dysmenorrhea, endometrial glands, stroma, uterus, contraception, eliminate, menses, reduce symptoms, LMG IUD, Depo-Provera, combined birth control pills
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