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Answer: Dysmenorrhea occurs with the advent of the menstrual flow and normally lasts for the first 1 to 2 days with gradual relief. Severe cramping may precede the period, with pain originating in the area of the symphysis pubis and radiating downward to the vulva and outward to the thighs. Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea may accompany the pain. ................
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