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Review: minor analgesics are effective for primary dysmenorrhoea

https://doi.org/10.1136/ebn.2.3.81

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    Zhang Wy, Li Wan Po A.Efficacy of minor analgesics in primary dysmenorrhoea: a systematic review.Br J Obstet Gynaecol1998 Jul; 105:780–9.OpenUrlCrossRefPubMedWeb of Science

    Question What is the efficacy and safety of naproxen, ibuprofen, mefenamic acid, and aspirin for primary dysmenorrhoea (painful periods)?

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    Studies from 1966 to March 1997 were identified by searching Medline, Embase/Excerpta Medica, and Science Citation Index using search terms including dysmenorrhoea, naproxen, ibuprofen, mefenamic acid, aspirin (acetylsalicyclic acid), and paracetamol (acetaminophen); reviewing bibliographies of relevant articles; and communicating with manufacturers.

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    Published English language studies were selected if they were randomised controlled trials of naproxen, ibuprofen, mefenamic acid, aspirin, or paracetamol for dysmenorrhoea treatment.

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    • Sources of funding: no external funding.

    • For correspondence: Prof A Li Wan Po, Centre for Evidence-Based Pharmacotherapy, School of Life and Health Sciences, Aston University, Aston Triangle, Birmingham B4 7ET, UK. Fax +44 (0)121 359 4693.