Experiencing cramps after your period can catch you off guard. Some discomfort following your monthly visit can be expected, and just comes with the territory of menstruating. But, experiencing cramps ...

For generations, menstrual cramps have been dismissed, minimized or misunderstood. Yet dysmenorrhea — the clinical term for period pain — affects roughly half of menstruating individuals worldwide, ...

Menstrual cramps don’t have to take over your life. Discover how simple lifestyle changes—like hydration, light exercise, and ...

For many women, severe period cramps can be more than just uncomfortable—they can be debilitating. In today’s Daily Dose, Dr. Lacey Anderson addressed a viewer’s question about what to do when painful ...

While not exactly welcome, most women expect to experience some cramping before their period. For some, the pain is mild and they can move through their daily life with little change. For others, it’s ...

Menstrual cramps may occur close to or during a period. Severe, longer lasting cramps may be a sign of a secondary condition, such as endometriosis or pelvic inflammatory disease. The term for pain ...

Experiencing cramps outside your period can be concerning, but many causes exist beyond menstruation. From ovulation and ...

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A person may require pain medications during their period to relieve cramping. Possible medications for period cramps include aspirin, ibuprofen, and prescription pain relievers. Sometimes, people ...

Experiencing cramps but no period? It might be scary to feel pelvic pain and discomfort outside of your menstrual cycle (especially if it’s in addition to other startling symptoms), but the cause ...

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Chelsea Rae Bourgeois is a health writer and registered dietitian nutritionist with over eight years of experience in the clinical setting. Her writing covers nutrition and overall health topics, ...