common⚑ High burden in India

Painful periods (dysmenorrhea)

, also known as period pain, painful periods or cramps, is pain during . Its usual onset occurs around the time that menstruation begins. Symptoms typically last less than three days. The pain is usually in the or lower . Other symptoms may include back pain, or .

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Symptoms — what it feels like

·Pain during first few days of , ,

Causes — why it happens

·No underlying problem, fibroids, ,

How it's found

· exam,

Treatment

·Heating pad, medication

Outlook

·Often improves with age

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