Can Endometriosis Cause Extremely Painful Periods?

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The simple answer is yes, and this type of period pain is called secondary dysmenorrhea.

Extremely painful periods are one of the most common and debilitating symptoms of endometriosis. While many girls and women in India are taught that period pain is a normal part of life, severe and escalating pain that interferes with daily activities—like attending school or work—is not normal. This kind of period pain is a major red flag that should prompt a conversation with a gynaecologist to check for underlying conditions like endometriosis.

An estimated 4.2 crore women in India suffer from endometriosis.

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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. Endometriosis Society of India: Endometriosis: A Clinical Experience of 500 Patients from India
  2. McKinsey Health Institute: Closing the women’s health gap
  3. The Times of India – Endometriosis Awareness: Need for comprehensive health policy in India
  4. The New Indian Express – Women with endometriosis don’t get proper care worldwide, says Lancet
  5. Business Standard – Endometriosis: The missed disease affecting 42 million Indian women
  6. Motherhood Women & Children’s Hospital