Are Painful Periods a Sign of Good Fertility?

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No, painful periods (known as dysmenorrhea) are not a sign of good fertility.

The link between period pain and fertility isn’t straightforward. If your pain is caused by the body’s overproduction of prostaglandins (known as primary dysmenorrhea), it is generally not linked to fertility issues. However, if your pain is caused by an underlying condition (known as secondary dysmenorrhea) like endometriosis, adenomyosis, PCOS, or uterine fibroids, these conditions can all negatively impact a woman’s fertility.

This distinction is especially important in India, where close to 80% of girls and women suffer from dysmenorrhea, and the pain is often dismissed as normal.

A graphic with a pink and navy background poses the question: “Are painful periods a sign of good fertility?” in large white and pink text. Below, the answer is given: “No, painful periods (known as dysmenorrhea) are not a sign of good female fertility,” with an illustration of a female doctor next to the text. The image explains that chronic period pain from underlying conditions like endometriosis, adenomyosis, PCOS, or uterine fibroids (types of secondary dysmenorrhea) can negatively affect reproductive health. It contrasts this with primary dysmenorrhea, caused by prostaglandins, which is not usually linked to infertility in women. Decorative star-like graphics are scattered throughout the navy background. The graphic ends with the campaign message "STOP The Period Pain." Which is a knowledge initiative campaign by Blue Cross Laboratories the makers of meftal spas.

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Every month, millions of Indian girls & women suffer in silence, told that their severe period pain (dysmenorrhea) is “normal.” Our mission is to break that silence. #StopThePeriodPain campaign is here to empower you with 3 simple truths:

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References:

  1. International Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology – Prevalence of dysmenorrhoea and its effect on quality of life among nursing students
  2. Prevalence And Management Of Dysmenorrhea Among The Adolescents Of Selected Schools Of Rehan, Distt Kangra
  3. A Study of School Absenteeism During Menstruation Amongst Adolescent Schoolgirls in An Urban Area of North India
  4. Times of India – Why ‘Period pain is normal’ might be the biggest myth in women’s health
  5. Health Radius – Top 5 menstrual problems women shouldn’t ignore
  6. Financial Express – Period pain may not always be routine