Primary dysmenorrhea among the adolescents in Kwara state, Nigeria: The prevalence, knowledge and management

• Main Authors: Jimoh Mohammed Saka* (Author), Olabis-Mola Olaoye (Author), Okafoagu Nneka (Author), Aishat-Oluwatoyin Saka (Author), Docas-Odunsi Omolola (Author), Haliru-Abdullahi Rabiyyah (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Tehran University of Medical Sciences, 2018-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background & Aim: Dysmenorrhea refers to the symptom of painful menstruation, which may be primary (occurring in the absence of pelvic pathology) or secondary (resulting from identifiable organic diseases). It is common gynaecological conditions that affect women of reproductive age group. The e...