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Menstrual Pain (cont.)

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Surgery

Surgery is only rarely used, after other efforts have been unsuccessful.

  • Endometrial ablation: This procedure destroys the lining of the uterus.

  • Endometrial resection: This procedure removes the lining of the uterus.

  • Hysterectomy: This surgical procedure completely removes the uterus.
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