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PRIMARY DYSMENORRHEA PAIN STUDY AND GUIDELINES

PRIMARY DYSMENORRHEA PAIN STUDY AND GUIDELINES

STUDY

Aleve® Demonstrates More Pain Relief Than Acetaminophen for Menstrual Cramps, Study Shows

In a clinical study, a single maximum non-prescription dose of Aleve® (naproxen sodium) provided more pain relief from 0-6 hours than acetaminophen for menstrual cramps due to primary dysmenorrhea.

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Guidelines

  • AAFP Guidelines: Diagnosis and Initial Management of Dysmenorrhea (2014)
  • American College of Gynecology: Opinion on Dysmenorrhea and Endometriosis in the Adolescent (2018)
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