Painful Menstruation Learning Center

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Painful menstrual periods are marked by crampy lower abdominal pain. A woman may feel sharp pain that comes and goes, or have dull, aching pain. Painful menstural periods may also cause back pain.

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Symptoms
Menstrual Disorders:: Prevention includes certain dietary supplements and vitamins described above. Exercise may also h...
Causes
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS; Stress and anxiety; Endometriosis; Pelvic inflammatory disease; Sexually transmitted diseas...
Tests
Menstrual Disorders::
Treatments
The following steps may allow you to avoid prescription medications: Apply a heating pad to your lower abdomen (below y...
Drugs
  • aspirin
  • celecoxib
  • diclofenac
Supplements
  • bilberry
  • dl-alpha tocopheryl acetate
  • dong quai
Alternative Therapies
  • Acupuncture
  • Aromatherapy
  • Shiatsu
Risk Factors
  • Anxiety
  • Depressive disorder
  • Heavy Menstrual Period
Complications
Menstrual Disorders:: The prognosis for all menstrual irregularities is good once treatment is initiated.
Prevention
  • regular exercise
  • Smoking Cessation
Doctor Specialties
Call your doctor right away if: You have a fever; Vaginal discharge is increased in amount or foul-smelling; Your pain ...

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