Menstrual cramps might be common, but excessive, severe or recurrent pelvic pain does not always have to be a common symptom of menstruation. If you have pain that disrupts your ability to engage in daily activities, such as work, sleep, exercise, travel, or socialization, then you might want to consult a gynecologist about it.
There can be many potential reasons for pain. Some women might experience pain due to painful menstruation, but others might have it because of problems such as endometriosis, ovarian cysts, infections, fibroids, and other menstrual or reproductive disorders. Pain intensity and location do not always define the cause of pain, which is why a diagnosis is essential.
Pay attention to patterns. Does the pain occur only during your period? Does it persist after? Has it been growing worse over the months? Does it include unusual bleeding, pain during intercourse, discharge, fever, or irregularity of your menstrual cycle? Discussing these symptoms with your physician will give him more clues as to what might be the cause of your pain.
Rather than constantly taking pain relievers or merely changing your schedule according to your pain, you should seek professional help if you experience it consistently.
It is not "How can I cope with this?" but "What causes this?" that matters.
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