Experiencing cramps but no period? It might be scary to feel pelvic pain and discomfort outside of your menstrual cycle (especially if it’s in addition to other startling symptoms), but the cause ...

Expert notes that period cramps are thought to be inflammation, so anything that reduces it and improves blood flow to the ...

Menstrual cramps are common, but severe menstrual pain is not something to ignore. Known as dysmenorrhea, this intense cramping occurs in the lower abdomen and may spread to the back and thighs. While ...

Doctors are finally starting to take women's period pain seriously. Some doctors say that period cramps can be just as painful — or more painful — than a heart attack. Severe period pain could be ...

For generations, menstrual cramps have been dismissed, minimized or misunderstood. Yet dysmenorrhea — the clinical term for period pain — affects roughly half of menstruating individuals worldwide, ...

In some cases, menstrual cramping may be alleviated through dietary tactics—like eating plenty of certain fruits. Here's what ...

Medically reviewed by Femi Aremu, PharmD NSAIDs like ibuprofen and naproxen are effective pain relievers for period ...

For many women, severe period cramps can be more than just uncomfortable—they can be debilitating. In today’s Daily Dose, Dr. Lacey Anderson addressed a viewer’s question about what to do when painful ...

Myths about menstruation have existed for as long as people have menstruated. The ancient Romans believed that menstrual fluid could kill crops. And today, the urban legend that swimming in the ocean ...

Nearly 90% of adolescent girls experience menstrual pain each month, but few of them seek medical treatments. Many rely on over-the-counter drugs for pain relief, but changes in diet also may help.