Menstrual cramps can cause pain in your stomach, lower back, groin or upper thighs. Mercy Medical Center OB/GYN Dr. Ashley Wade-Vuturo said the cramps are very common and there are ways to get them ...

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 ...

Hormonal shifts during menstruation, particularly rising progesterone and fluctuating estrogen, slow digestion and increase ...

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Period cramps can be debilitating, but you don’t have to suffer in the discomfort of recurrent painful periods. No matter the severity of your cramps, there’s a range of over the counter and ...

Magnesium supplementation or increased dietary intake may help period cramps (dysmenorrhea)—painful sensations in the lower abdomen and lower back. If you want to try magnesium, knowing how much, what ...

Menstrual cramps may occur close to or during a period. Severe, longer lasting cramps may be a sign of a secondary condition, such as endometriosis or pelvic inflammatory disease. The term for pain ...

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