Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Light Menstrual Bleeding Along With Severe Abdominal Cramps?

hi my periods have been very light for the past months. ive noticed the cramps and pms pain getting worse. i got my period yesterday and the flow is extremely light like it would be on the last few days. It has been like this for months. The pain that im experiencing is numbness from the waste down into the legs. Should I be concerned
Tue, 8 Mar 2016
Report Abuse
Ayurveda Specialist,  's  Response
**
Thanks for raising your concern on this platform and following is the symptom wise approach and management.

1. presence of light menses and abdominal cramping after periods usually occur because of:
. possible hormonal imbalance [thyroid issue/sex hormones] causing cramping and irregular periods.
. Uterine cyst or uterine incapacity or disease [endometriosis,PID]: causing post menstrual bleeding & cramping.

2. immediately after menstruation, ovulation cannot occur so chances of pregnancy is/are nill. [exclude ectopic pregnancy]

3. If still the pain persists/worsens then consult an OBGYN doctor for thorough checkup.

. Take an over the counter pain killer [aspirin/ibuprofen] which helps in most post menstrual cramping.
. placing a heating pad on the cramping area. [heat allows muscle to relax thus relieves cramps, thus avoid cold packs]
.
.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Light Menstrual Bleeding Along With Severe Abdominal Cramps?

** Thanks for raising your concern on this platform and following is the symptom wise approach and management. 1. presence of light menses and abdominal cramping after periods usually occur because of: . possible hormonal imbalance [thyroid issue/sex hormones] causing cramping and irregular periods. . Uterine cyst or uterine incapacity or disease [endometriosis,PID]: causing post menstrual bleeding & cramping. 2. immediately after menstruation, ovulation cannot occur so chances of pregnancy is/are nill. [exclude ectopic pregnancy] 3. If still the pain persists/worsens then consult an OBGYN doctor for thorough checkup. . Take an over the counter pain killer [aspirin/ibuprofen] which helps in most post menstrual cramping. . placing a heating pad on the cramping area. [heat allows muscle to relax thus relieves cramps, thus avoid cold packs] . .