While not exactly welcome, most women expect to experience some cramping before their period. For some, the pain is mild and they can move through their daily life with little change. For others, it’s ...

In some cases, menstrual cramping may be alleviated through dietary tactics—like eating plenty of certain fruits. Here's what ...

For many women, severe period cramps can be more than just uncomfortable—they can be debilitating. In today’s Daily Dose, Dr. Lacey Anderson addressed a viewer’s question about what to do when painful ...

Experiencing cramps after your period can catch you off guard. Some discomfort following your monthly visit can be expected, and just comes with the territory of menstruating. But, experiencing cramps ...

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For generations, menstrual cramps have been dismissed, minimized or misunderstood. Yet dysmenorrhea — the clinical term for period pain — affects roughly half of menstruating individuals worldwide, ...

Many people report experiencing abdominal or pelvic pain at the beginning of their menstrual cycle. In some cases, home remedies can help relieve menstrual cramps. During a period, the uterus ...

Doctors are finally starting to take women's period pain seriously. Some doctors say that period cramps can be just as painful — or more painful — than a heart attack. Severe period pain could be ...

Menstrual cramps can disrupt daily life and leave many reaching for painkillers. A pain medicine physician explains why period pain occurs and shares five simple home remedies that may help ease ...

Menstrual cramps are common, but severe menstrual pain is not something to ignore. Known as dysmenorrhea, this intense cramping occurs in the lower abdomen and may spread to the back and thighs. While ...