Painful periods (cramping, backache)
Painful periods, or dysmenorrhoea, involve cramping in the lower abdomen often accompanied by backache, nausea, or fatigue. Mild cramping is normal, but severe pain that disrupts daily life may point to conditions like endometriosis or fibroids.
Conditions that commonly cause painful periods (cramping, backache)
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Common Causes of Painful periods (cramping, backache)
- Primary dysmenorrhoea (normal hormonal cramps)
- Endometriosis
- Uterine fibroids
- Adenomyosis
- Pelvic inflammatory disease
When to Seek Urgent Medical Care for Painful periods (cramping, backache)
These signs may indicate a serious problem — don't wait, seek medical care right away:
- Pain severe enough to miss work or school regularly
- Pain worsening over successive cycles
- Heavy bleeding with large clots
- Pain that starts before the period and continues after
- No relief from standard pain medications
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