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MENSTRUAL CRAMPS

Menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea) is throbbing or cramping pain  in the lower abdomen. Numerous women have menstrual spasms before and during their menstrual periods.

For a few women, the inconvenience is just irritating. For other women, menstrual cramps can be extreme enough to interfere with daily activities for a couple of days,

Conditions like endometriosis or uterine fibroids can cause menstrual cramps. Treating the reason is the remedy to lessening the pain. Menstrual cramps that aren’t caused by another condition will reduce when old age comes and can improve after conceiving a baby.

The following are symptoms of menstrual cramps:

  • Throbbing or cramping painin your lower abdominal area that can be extreme
  • Dull, persistent pain
  • Pain that runs through to your lower back and thighs

A few women likewise have:

DIAGNOSIS

Your doctor will examine your medical history and do a physical exam, including a pelvic exam. During the pelvic exam, your doctor will check for abnormalities in your reproductive organs and search for signs of infection.

When your doctor speculates that a problem is causing your menstrual cramps, he or she may suggest different tests, for example:

  • Ultrasound
  • Other imaging tests(MRI)
  • Laparoscopy

 

TREATMENT

To treat your menstrual problems, your doctor may prescribe:

Pain relieversOver-the-counter pain relievers

Hormonal birth controlHormonal anti-conception medications. Oral contraceptive pills contain hormones that prevent ovulation and decrease the seriousness of menstrual problems.

Surgery– If your menstrual cramps are caused by diseases such endometriosis or fibroids, surgery may be done to lessen the symptoms.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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