10 Causes of Pelvic Pain
Cause #5: Menstrual Cramps
Menstrual cramps or dysmenorrhea occurs when there is pain during menstruation. The symptoms only occur during menstruation and usually last less than 3 days. The pain is often felt in the lower abdomen or lower back with associated symptoms such as diarrhea and nausea. While it may occur among young women without any underlying issues, in older women, it usually implies that there may be other conditions such as endometriosis, uterine fibroids, or adenomyosis.
Dysmenorrhea is more common among individuals with irregular periods, heavy periods, or those who go through menarche before the age of 12. Depending on the cause, treatment may involve the use of pain medication, heating pads, hormonal birth control, exercise, massage, acupuncture, vitamin B supplements, and magnesium supplements.
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