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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Dysmenorrhea is defined as difficult menstrual flow or painful menstruation.
