A 15-year-old female has presented to her family physician complaining of frequent discomfort around the time of her period. She has subsequently been diagnosed with primary dysmenorrhea. Which of the following treatments is most likely to be effective?
A) Investigation and resolution of her hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian disorder
B) Hormone therapy aimed at resolving her estrogen deprivation
C) Pain control with prostaglandin synthetase inhibitors
D) Dilation and curettage

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Because she has been diagnosed with primary rather than secondary dysmenorrhea, treatment of a specific underlying condition is not indicated. Treatment will likely focus on adequate pain control. D&C is not a relevant intervention.

A 15-Year-Old Female Has Presented to Her Family Physician Complaining