A Client Reports Experiencing Severe Abdominal and Pelvic Pain Around

question 2

Multiple Choice

A client reports experiencing severe abdominal and pelvic pain around the time of menstruation.This pain has become progressively worse over the last 5 years.She also experiences pain during intercourse and has tried unsuccessfully to become pregnant for the past 18 months.To which condition are these symptoms most likely related?

• A) Endometriosis
• B) Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
• C) Primary dysmenorrhea
• D) Secondary dysmenorrhea

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