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- Ovulation.
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- Reproductive system.
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References used for this fact sheet
- Dysmenorrhea, 2010, The Merck Manual, More information here.
- Painful periods or dysmenorrhea, Medical Online, More information here.
- Dysmenorrhea, 1995, North East Valley of General Practitioners, More information here.
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