Tricia Huguelet, MD, of Children’s Hospital Colorado, explains how dysmenorrhea (menstrual pain) can be a symptom of endometriosis. As Chief of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, Dr. Huguelet understands that new onset pain, particularly when moderate to severe in intensity and of an unknown cause, can scare her patients. In this video, she outlines the difference between primary and secondary dysmenorrhea, how to treat period pain, as well as signs and symptoms that your patient’s period pain may be something more serious.

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