Dealing With Menstrual Cramps And Painful Periods
Cramps are a normal part of your cycle as your uterus sheds its lining each month, but significant pain or heavy flow should not be dismissed. They may have other causes and are always treatable. Menstrual Cramp Symptoms Symptoms of menstrual cramps can vary by individual. Some people experience a dull, throbbing ache, while others have intense and often debilitating pain radiating to the lower back and thighs. The pain tends to start one to three days before your period, peaks 24 hours after the onset of your period, and subsides in two to three days....