Med Hypotheses. 1991 Nov;36(3):223-4.

Mechanism of analgesic effect of clonidine in the treatment of dysmenorrhea.

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Clonidine substantially reduces the pain and cramping of dysmenorrhea. The mechanisms for this effect may lie in increased release of analgesic opioids. It is suggested that perhaps a thromboxane synthetase inhibitor such as ginger which activates endorphin receptors may also be an effective treatment.

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