Menstrual cramps may occur close to or during a period. Severe, longer lasting cramps may be a sign of a secondary condition, such as endometriosis or pelvic inflammatory disease. The term for pain ...

Understanding the cause of dysmenorrhea and listening to the patient’s symptoms will help determine the most appropriate treatment. Currently, the best evidence-based treatments for women suffering ...

Many women experience pain during their periods, including cramps, mood swings, and fatigue. However, some women suffer from much more intense and lasting pain, a condition known medically as ...

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Could affordable herbs offer new hope for menstrual pain? Five traditional Nigerian plants show multi-target benefits against hormone and metabolic disruptions in an animal model of dysmenorrhea.