Many women experience some pain or discomfort during their periods, but if these symptoms can’t be relieved with over-the-counter painkillers or start interfering with your day-to-day life then your problem periods could be a sign of a more serious medical condition.
Normal period pains are caused by contractions in the muscles of your uterus. These contractions are caused by hormones, released naturally by your body. In many cases, painful periods can be eased by staying in good physical health and leading a healthy lifestyle with plenty of exercise and sleep.
Severe period pain
Very severe period pains can be a sign of an underlying medical condition however, including pelvic inflammatory disease, endometriosis or fibroids. Why not book an appointment today – and put an end to problem periods once and for all?