Medically reviewed by Laura Young Period cramps without a period may be caused by ovulation, fibroids. endometriosis, or pregnancy.Over-the-counter (OTC) pain medications like Advil can help treat ...

Pain during menstruation is not unusual, says Dr Kireki Omanwa, consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist and an IVF specialist and lecturer at University of Nairobi’s medical school. However, he says ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you're someone who gets a period, chances are you’ve experienced a cramp or two in your life. And, ...

Periods, for all their science-y, interesting, nature’s miracle parts, are generally not fun to have. If you’re one of 1:10 people with a uterus living with endometriosis, they can be utterly ...

FOR years, Roisin Howe was told she was “being dramatic” as the pain that stole her sleep, her work and her hope was brushed ...

After years of debilitating pain and countless meetings with specialists, a patient shares how she finally got answers—and relief—through surgery.

WELL, IN TONIGHT’S WOMAN’S DOCTOR CRAMPS, AFTER YOUR PERIOD, SOME DISCOMFORT FOLLOWING YOUR MONTHLY CYCLE CAN BE EXPECTED. BUT IF IT HAPPENS FREQUENTLY, IT COULD BE CAUSE FOR CONCERN. MERCY MEDICAL ...

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• Cramps are severe or persistent. • You’ve missed more than two periods without explanation. • You experience abnormal ...

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

Endometriosis is a disease that impacts one in 10 people, and it can take seven to 10 years to diagnose. Some say the pain of endometriosis feels like their insides are in a blender. That is why a ...