painful periods
Monthly cycle agony
Painful periods are menstrual cycles accompanied by significant cramping, discomfort, or pain in the lower abdomen, back, or thighs.
The medical term is dysmenorrhea.
Pain ranges from dull aching to severe cramping that interferes with daily activities: She missed work because of painful periods.
While some discomfort is common, intense pain may indicate underlying conditions like endometriosis.
- crampsInvoluntary muscle tightening
- menstrualOf monthly uterine cycles
- menstrual crampsPainful uterine contractions during menstruation
- dysmenorrheaPainful monthly bleeding condition
- bloatingSwollen, expanded state
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- women's healthgynecologist, gynecology, menstruation, OB-GYN, pelvic exam
- hormonal symptomsmood swings, bloating, hot flashes, cramps, weight gain
- menstrual problemsamenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, irregular cycles, heavy bleeding, abnormal bleeding
- pelvic conditionsPID, endometritis, pelvic fracture, endometriosis, ovarian cysts