A client comes to the clinic complaining of severe menstrual cramps. She has never been pregnant, has been diagnosed with ovarian cysts, and has had an intrauterine device (IUD) for 2 years. What is the most likely reason for this client's complaint?

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Secondary dysmenorrhea is painful menstruation caused by an underlying condition such as endometriosis, uterine fibroids, or in this case, ovarian cysts. The presence of an IUD may also contribute to the severity of menstrual cramps. Primary dysmenorrhea is painful menstruation without an underlying cause, while menorrhagia and hypermenorrhea refer to heavy menstrual bleeding.

A Client Comes to the Clinic Complaining of Severe Menstrual