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Cyclic pelvic pain around periods
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This archived Doctordle case was published on 2026-04-27. It presents "Cyclic pelvic pain around periods" as a Medium Gynecology puzzle. The final answer is Endometriosis.
Answer
Endometriosis
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Topic pages verified on 2026-07-11
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Six clues
Clue 1
A 30-year-old has pelvic pain that worsens around menstrual periods.
Clue 2
Pain with intercourse is reported.
Clue 3
Over-the-counter pain medicines provide only partial relief.
Clue 4
Fertility has been difficult despite trying for a year.
Clue 5
The condition involves tissue similar to the uterine lining growing outside the uterus.
Clue 6
The answer is a chronic gynecologic condition.
Plain-language explanation
Endometriosis involves tissue similar to the uterine lining growing outside the uterus. It can cause pelvic pain, painful periods, pain with sex, and fertility problems.
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