We all have mild cramps, headaches or sore breasts during our period. It’s part of it unfortunately. Although that does not apply to very intense pain. And even when you experience the following menstrual ailments, it’s important that you don’t brush it off under the heading ‘it’s part of it’.
Don’t get your period
If you don’t get your period when you know you can’t be pregnant, you could be dealing with stress, but it could also indicate excessive exercise, a thyroid problem, or menopause. If you don’t get your period, the uterine lining can thicken, allowing abnormal cells to grow, she says MD Sharon Massassistant professor of obstetrics and gynaecology WomensDay.
Experiencing (sudden) extremely painful cramps
Mild cramping is normal when it’s that time of the month, but cramping that comes on suddenly or cramps that are extremely painful could indicate endometriosis. This is a condition in which cells that are normally in the uterus begin to grow outside the uterus. This can cause severe pelvic pain.
Intermediate bleeding
If you take the pill and have been swallowing it for a while, you may have an intermediate bleeding, but other than that you should not bleed in between. Does this happen? Then a cyst or a polyp can be the cause. There is also a possibility that you have an infection.
Very heavy bleeding
You have to change your sanitary napkin or tampon several times a day, but if this is necessary within an hour, you will bleed very heavily. It could be a sign of a fibroid, polyps or adenomyosis.
What to do?
The above signs may indicate medical ailments, so it is not a given. Are you suddenly very bothered by your period? Always contact your doctor. They can better tell you what is going on and refer you to a specialist if necessary. Because although your period is never fun, it shouldn’t be an agony.
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