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- Are Painful Periods a Sign of Good Fertility?
- Does a heavier period mean more fertile?
- When to see a doctor for painful periods?
- What will a gynaecologist do for painful periods?
- Why is my period so clotty and painful?
- What do large blood clots during period mean?
- What are the symptoms of period pain?
- Why does my period pain go down to my thighs?
- Can dysmenorrhea cause depression?
Period pain (dysmenorrhea) could have a biological cause. This is when the body goes into overdrive and produces excess hormone-like compounds called prostaglandins.
Period pain (dysmenorrhea) could have a biological cause. This is when the body goes into overdrive and produces excess hormone-like compounds called prostaglandins.
Alternatively, period pain could have a medical cause. This is when a girl is suffering from an underlying condition such as endometriosis, adenomyosis, PCOS, or uterine fibroids.
Biological cause (primary dysmenorrhea) is the most common form of menstrual pain, affecting an estimated 60-90% of teenage girls and young women in India, according to one study. This is the pain that is most often dismissed with the phrase “Sabko hota hai.”
Medical cause (secondary dysmenorrhea) is a major cause for concern because the normalisation of pain often leads to a significant delay in diagnosis. For instance, a survey found that on average, endometriosis goes undiagnosed for nearly 10 years in India, precisely because the period pain is normalised and not taken seriously. This delay can lead to long-term health complications that could have been managed with early intervention.
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- Are Painful Periods a Sign of Good Fertility?
- Does a heavier period mean more fertile?
- When to see a doctor for painful periods?
- What will a gynaecologist do for painful periods?
- Why is my period so clotty and painful?
- What do large blood clots during period mean?
- What are the symptoms of period pain?
- Why does my period pain go down to my thighs?
- Can dysmenorrhea cause depression?
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References:
- International Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology – Prevalence of dysmenorrhoea and its effect on quality of life among nursing students
- Prevalence And Management Of Dysmenorrhea Among The Adolescents Of Selected Schools Of Rehan, Distt Kangra
- A Study of School Absenteeism During Menstruation Amongst Adolescent Schoolgirls in An Urban Area of North India
- Times of India – Why ‘Period pain is normal’ might be the biggest myth in women’s health
- Health Radius – Top 5 menstrual problems women shouldn’t ignore
- Financial Express – Period pain may not always be routine