USE OF A MENSTRUAL CALENDAR IN PATIENTS WITH ROKITANSKY-SYNDROME - A REPORT OF 2 CASES

In two cases the menstrual calendar was used to determine the cyclic n ature of abdominal pain in women with the Rokitansky syndrome who coul d not otherwise find a regular pattern in their symptoms. Surgical int ervention to remove the rudimentary bicornuate uterus was needed in bo th, and complete resolution of pain was attained. The menstrual calend ar is a valuable diagnostic tool in confirming the cyclic nature of pa in and can be used in guiding treatment decisions.