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What Causes Abdominal Cramps During Menstrual Bleeding?

I had my period for a week, very light but very bad cramping, felt like I wanted to push feeling. Went away after a week for one day, then it was back. Very heavy, bad cramping, clots ect. A full period.. went away after a week, again for one day and now it s back. I m worried somethimg is wrong. Please help
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Dear usually menstrual pain occurs in the lower abdomen and lower back. It usually begins 1 to 2 days before menstruation and lasts from 2 to 4 days . it is called primary dysmenorrhea. If it is caused by an identifiable medical problem such as endometriosis, uterine fibroids, or pelvic inflammatory disease, it is called secondary dysmenorrhea . so to confirm the cause of dysmenorrhea you need to investigate like ultrasound, computerized tomography (CT) scan
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), hysteroscopy
laparoscopy etc. Depending upon the cause you may need antispasmodics like tab. Mefenemic acid +dicyclomine, oral contraceptive pills, if thyroid problem need it correction. Please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.
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What Causes Abdominal Cramps During Menstrual Bleeding?

Hello Thank you for trusting HCM Dear usually menstrual pain occurs in the lower abdomen and lower back. It usually begins 1 to 2 days before menstruation and lasts from 2 to 4 days . it is called primary dysmenorrhea. If it is caused by an identifiable medical problem such as endometriosis, uterine fibroids, or pelvic inflammatory disease, it is called secondary dysmenorrhea . so to confirm the cause of dysmenorrhea you need to investigate like ultrasound, computerized tomography (CT) scan magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), hysteroscopy laparoscopy etc. Depending upon the cause you may need antispasmodics like tab. Mefenemic acid +dicyclomine, oral contraceptive pills, if thyroid problem need it correction. Please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.