Period cramps can be common—but they shouldn’t take over your life. Learn how to tell the difference between normal ...

Experiencing cramps after your period can catch you off guard. Some discomfort following your monthly visit can be expected, and just comes with the territory of menstruating. But, experiencing cramps ...

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 ...

While having cramps after your period can be unsettling, they are usually not a cause for alarm as there are several reasons why women may experience this discomfort, ranging from hormonal ...

It is that time of the month when your hormones are supposedly out of whack—everything annoys you, and it feels like a shark is attacking your abdominal area. As much as you do not like it, you know ...

Menstruation is a natural part of a woman’s monthly cycle, but for many, it brings significant discomfort in the form of painful periods, medically known as dysmenorrhea. This condition typically ...

Period pain has often been brushed off as “normal.” It is framed as an unfortunate fact that women have to deal with hot water bottles and painkillers. The most common advice? Just rest it out. But ...

Menstrual cramps are an all-too-familiar monthly ordeal for many women, often characterized by intense discomfort that can interfere with daily activities. For some, the pain is manageable, but for ...

Herbal options may help some women control pain from period. Feb. 7, 2008— -- In the blinding, searing, white-hot moment of the first major cramp of the month — when you're doubled over on the ...

For many women, menstrual cramps are an unavoidable part of life. While over-the-counter painkillers remain a reliable solution, not everyone wants to rely on them month after month. More women are ...

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Chelsea Rae Bourgeois is a health writer and registered dietitian nutritionist with over eight years of experience in the clinical setting. Her writing covers nutrition and overall health topics, ...