Question

A 20-year-old female presents with pelvic and back pain severe enough to miss work. She reports that the pain occurs with the onset of menses. Physical examination fails to find pelvic pathology. The most likely cause of her condition is:

A. Lack of estrogenB. StressC. Elevated prostaglandinsD. Poor nutrition

Answer 1

C. Elevated prostaglandins

Step-by-step explanation:

Higher levels of prostaglandins can cause more severe menstrual cramps, and severe contractions may constrict the blood vessels around the uterus