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Painful Menstruation Learning Center

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Painful menstrual periods are periods in which a woman experiences crampy lower abdominal pain, sharp pain that comes and goes, aching pain, or possibly back pain.Menstruation- painful; Dysmenorrhea; Periods- painful; C...

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Symptoms
Prevention includes certain dietary supplements and vitamins described above. Exercise may also help.
Tests
Women should seek care from a gynecologist, family practitioner or internist for menstrual irregularities. Depending ...
Treatments
The following steps may allow you to avoid prescription medications:Apply a heating pad to your lower abdomen (below ...
Complications
The prognosis for all menstrual irregularities is good once treatment is initiated.
Doctor Specialties
Your pain is severe or sudden. Your pain occurs at times other than menstruation, begins more than 5 days before your...

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