Menstrual Cramps Symptoms and Causes

In this article Dr. Tripti Dubey, Sr. Gynecologist & Obstetrician, Navi Mumbai is talking about Menstrual Cramps also known as Dysmenorrhea. She explains about Menstrual Cramps symptoms and how Menstrual Cramps could affect your Body.

Menstrual cramps are usually caused by uterine contractions that happen just before or during periods. They result from mild to severe pain in lower abdomen of females.

Some of the common symptoms of Menstrual Cramps include:

• Heavy bleeding or clotting

• Vomiting, nausea and interfere with your daily activities

• It usually doesn’t go away using simple pain killers

Causes of Menstrual Cramps could be one or some of the following:

• Fibroids - These are non-cancerous growths of uterus mostly seen in reproductive age groups but need to be taken care on time

• Adenomyosis - In this inner lining of uterus gets embedded in other layers of uterus. Again common in reproductive and Perimenopause age groups

• Uterine Polyps - Commonly seen in reproductive age groups

• Hormonal Imbalance - Usually seen in Perimenopause or menopause transition in females and in young girls who have attained first period.

• Cervical and Endometrial Cancers - Mostly in Perimenopause and postmenopause age groups.

But there are always exceptional cases in all age groups and presentations. Menstrual cramps need your doctor’s immediate attention and shouldn’t be ignored. The most important point is, to get out of this Menstrual Taboo & Talk to your Gynecologist.