What are the Symptoms of Period Pain?

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Period pain, known as dysmenorrhea, is primarily a cramping or throbbing pain in the lower part of your belly, where your uterus is located. While this is the main symptom and is often dismissed in India as part of a woman’s “normal” life, it can come with other issues that you must not ignore.

You should also pay attention to symptoms like:

  • A dull ache in your back and thighs.
  • Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea that happens around your period.
  • Headaches and fatigue that make you feel tired and drained.
  • Bloating or a feeling of heaviness in your belly.

Close to 80% of Indian girls and women suffer from dysmenorrhea. If your period pain is in the moderate to severe range or is accompanied by red flag symptoms, you must visit a gynaecologist.

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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