Got Serious Cramps? Here Are 4 Causes of Painful Periods
In this video, learn common medical causes of primary and secondary dysmenorrhea, or pain during menstruation.
A big factor in how someone feels about their period is the pain factor. Some get through menstruation with little to no pain, while others may end up in fetal position on their bed for a couple days a month.
If the latter sounds like you, you’re not alone: More than half of menstruating women admit to suffering from some amount of period pain at least a couple days a month, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). Pain associated with menstruation is called dysmenorrhea. In this video, learn more about the four common causes of dysmenorrhea.
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