Acyclic or cyclic pelvic pain, often with radiation to back or lower extremities |
Dysmenorrhea |
Abnormal uterine bleeding and associated cramping |
Deep dyspareunia |
Gastrointestinal symptoms- abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea, constipation |
Symptoms are usually severe enough that the adolescent has missed school or other activities. |
Many of these patients have previously presented to an emergency department or another physician because of the pain. |