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A comparison table titled “Adenomyosis vs Regular Period Pain” (comparison of adenomyosis symptoms vs dysmenorrhea symptoms and painful periods) shows differences across symptoms, with three columns labeled Symptom, Adenomyosis, and Period Pain (Dysmenorrhea). It explains that adenomyosis is caused by the uterine lining growing into the wall of the uterus (adenomyosis causes), while period pain is caused by excess prostaglandins that trigger uterine contractions (menstrual cramps). Bleeding in adenomyosis is very heavy (heavy menstrual bleeding) with clots larger than a 2-cent coin and periods often last longer than 7 days (long menstrual cycles), whereas period pain typically involves moderate to heavy bleeding lasting 3 to 5 days. Pain in adenomyosis is described as heavy, dragging, and constant pressure (chronic pelvic pain), with pelvic tenderness or fullness even between periods, while period pain causes sharp, wave-like cramps (period cramps) with no discomfort between cycles. Relief for adenomyosis requires long-term medical management (adenomyosis treatment), while period pain usually responds well to NSAIDs (period pain relief). Additional symptoms of adenomyosis include an enlarged uterus, chronic pelvic pain, pain during intercourse, bloating, and infertility, whereas period pain may include blood clots, mood swings, bloating, nausea, vomiting, lightheadedness, pain radiating to the lower back or thighs (lower back pain during periods), loose bowel movements, and constipation. The graphic portraits the campaign message "STOP The Period Pain." Which is a knowledge initiative campaign by Blue Cross Laboratories the makers of meftal spas

Adenomyosis vs Dysmenorrhea

Periods are an unavoidable part of every girl’s life. In many ways, your period is like a monthly health report card—it is a great way of telling if everything in your body is working fine.

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A vertical infographic titled “Period Pain Relief Tips” on a dark blue background explains four approaches to managing Period Pain, menstrual pain relief, period cramps treatment, and Dysmenorrhea (painful periods): (1) “Attack the Source,” stating that NSAIDs for period pain reduce Menstrual Ache by blocking excess prostaglandins that cause uterine over-contraction, shown with an image of a pill in a hand; (2) “Restore the Flow,” explaining that menstrual cramps result from low oxygen in uterine muscles and that heat therapy for period pain and gentle stretching for cramps help improve circulation, illustrated with a hot water bottle and a person stretching; (3) “Lower the Inflammation,” noting that high sugar and salt worsen Period Pain, while magnesium for period cramps and omega-3 for menstrual pain help reduce inflammation, shown with images of leafy greens and flaxseeds and a person holding their abdomen in discomfort; and (4) “The Diagnostic Threshold,” explaining that persistent severe period pain may signal underlying conditions such as endometriosis, adenomyosis, uterine fibroids, or PCOS and should be medically evaluated, concluding with branding that reads “Stop The Period Pain”, “Stop Period Pain”, the website painfulperiods.in, and an image of a smiling female doctor in a white coat. The graphic portraits the campaign message "STOP The Period Pain." Which is a knowledge initiative campaign by Blue Cross Laboratories the makers of meftal spas

Period Pain Relief Tips

For many girls and women in India, the monthly arrival of their period comes with a familiar sense of dread. They have been told that “period pain sabko hota hai” and braving out their period is a sign of strength

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Illustrated graphic titled “PCOS vs Dysmenorrhea” on a pink background, showing two cartoon uteruses side by side with sad expressions and pain marks. Each uterus has ovaries depicted with small details, visually comparing PCOS and menstrual pain (dysmenorrhea)

PCOS vs Dysmenorrhea

You may have already followed Tarini’s journey and read how she navigated her struggle with PCOS. Growing up, Tarini’s mother had educated her well, and Tarini felt confident and prepared for her first period. However, like many Indian mothers, hers had missed one crucial detail

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Endometriosis vs Dysmenorrhea

Meera, a 30-year-old working professional in Hyderabad, knew the monthly agony well. Her period pain was debilitating — the kind that brought her life to a standstill for two full days every month.

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Period Diet Plan

Imagine you catch a bad cold. Your nose is running, and you have a nasty cough. Do you instinctively reach for a tub of ice-cream and a cold soda? No, right? You know it will make your cough and congestion worse.

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Yoga Poses for Period Pain Relief

Priya, our vibrant college student, had endured monthly period pain for years, often finding herself curled up in bed, missing classes, and canceling plans. Like countless other young girls in India

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When Period Pain Makes You Miss School

When Period Pain Makes You Miss School

India’s population is estimated to be over 140 crores and based on recent projections, there are approximately 80 million girls in India between the ages of 13 and 19, which is the typical age range for school and college.

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