BYE BYE MENSTRUAL PAIN

BYE BYE MENSTRUAL PAIN

What Causes Painful Menstruation?

Menstruation occurs when the uterus sheds its lining once a month. The lining passes through a small opening in the cervix and out through the vaginal canal.

Some pain, cramping, and discomfort during menstrual periods is normal. Excessive pain that causes you to miss work or school is not. READ MORE

Heavy, Prolonged, or Irregular Menstrual Periods

The duration and severity of menstrual bleeding varies from woman to woman. It’s known as menorrhagia if a woman’s menstrual period is excessively heavy, prolonged, or irregular.

Symptoms of menorrhagia include a menstrual period that lasts longer than seven days, and bleeding is so heavy that you must change your tampon or pad more than once per hour. You should see your doctor if you have excessively heavy or prolonged menstrual periods that interfere with your daily life.

Excessive bleeding can cause anemia, or iron deficiency, and may signal an underlying medical condition. In most cases, a doctor can successfully treat abnormal periods.READ MORE