Painful menstruation or dysmenorrhea is a condition that most women experience commonly. However, you should not ignore this problem if you are experiencing painful menstrual cramps after period as it could lead to certain gynecological conditions. Continue reading this article to know about the condition as well as its causes, treatment and more. Painful menstrual cramps usually occurs in the lower abdomen, but you could also experience pain in the lower back and thighs, fatigue, dizziness and nausea during periods. It is considered normal to have cramping and mild pain during periods, but persistent pain that continues after periods is
Menstrual cramps after period
Hi. I’m almost 40 and for the past few months my period has been so unbearable. I bleed heave for 3 days stop for 2 days then bleed again for 2 days. Some months I can bearly walk the pain is so bad in my legs. I have read most symptoms on this and would like to know if it is possible to be entering peri menopause. I have a lot more symptoms that gave me the conclusion.
Hello Claire, any changes in your menstrual cycle especially at your age should be thoroughly assessed by your doctor.
Hello, During ovulation I always feel it on the right side I know it is the more dominant side. However I am still experiencing ovulation pain and nausea on my right side, weeks after my period I should note my period was as normal. Just wondering if this could be a cause of the overy tube being used too much? I have talked to my doctor prior to this month and she assured me ovulation on one side is normal. But it has escalated to nausea, I am out of the country at the moment is this cause for alarm? The nausea comes and goes, it comes mainly when I am stationary. Thanks
Hello Tam, this could be caused as a result of an ovarian cyst. Read more about this here: https://womanjunction.com/whats-whys-hows-ovarian-cysts/
I have a period only 3 days its day after and am having pain that comes and goes on my left pelvic side
Hello Meghann, if this pain gets progressively worse then see your doctor.
I’m done with my period but I have cramp is it normal
Hi Ashley, please see link below on this: https://womanjunction.com/menstrual-cramps-after-period/
Hey I’m toshia and I just got off my period and now I’m experiencing unbearable pain to the point I’m balling up in bed and also when I sit down it hurts as well and I can’t do much cause of these cramps pain.I’m just worried and don’t know what to do should I contact my doctor?
Hello Santoshia, yes if this is unbearable please see your doctor ASAP.
Hey I just wanted you to know that the pain eventually stopped and come to find out I had a stomach flu but I took medicine for it and I feel better. Thanks for your concern.
Hello, my period was a week ago but I’m getting really painful cramps now, nausea and tiredness should I be worried?
Hello Lauren, please see link below to read more on this: https://womanjunction.com/menstrual-cramps-after-period/
I have menstrual pains 3 to 4 days before my period and it ends on my 6 day. Don’t feel any pain till a week or two when I feel the pain like I’m having my period sometimes have my flow which last a day or two. Please is this normal
Hello there Sandra, yes this is normal and happens to quite a number of females.
My name is Dinny.
I have experience period cramps from the 30th Aug until the 3rd Sep while on my period. Now my period is done and i am still experiencing some pain. I just want to know if its normal or do i need to see a doctor.
Hello Dinny, read more about this here: https://womanjunction.com/menstrual-cramps-after-period/
Hi, first all the best for who were trying, mine irregular periods having hypothyroid problem taking medication, we are trying for one year second baby, last week i got period early 29 days itself lasted for 3 days but not spotting or not like normal periods, usually my periods occur more than 32 days , so i am little confused during my periods as i am feeling fever nausea sometimes, can anyone help me?
Hi there Aparna, you will need your doctor’s advice and help with this, given that your cycle is a bit irregular. In the interim see the below: https://womanjunction.com/
Hi I had a normal period after it ended on the six day I started feeling mild cramps (period like cramps) it lasted 3 days along with it I had mild vagina cramps. Now it’s been 9 days I still have some period cramps I can bearly feel it though doesn’t bother me and I still have some mild vagina cramps they come and go. They don’t last long and not that painful but still it bothers me. Can this be caused by something dangerous?
Ok update its now 10 days no more vagina cramps only regular cramps, gas, and nausea. Those are the only symptoms I have. Help please
Hello Ana, cramps don’t typically last after a period, read more about this here: https://womanjunction.com/menstrual-cramps-after-period/
Hello, I had a period that lasted 7 days and after that am having menstrual cramps and my left hip bone keeps hurting along with my lower tummy. What could it be?.
Hi there Mana, if this gets increasingly worst please see doctor. This could be caused by many things.
I just had the same thing, but in my right hip. Hurt really bad, but dulled when I took Alieve.
Hello, good day! I had a normal period and it already ended a week ago. I was just wondering why do I suddenly experience painful cramps. What does it mean? Thank you.
Hello there Sheya, this is unclear do you mean you are cramping now? After your period?
Yes.
Hi..I had an appendix surgery surgery done and its six months now since I had the surgery but the problem now is I usually have severe pains after my monthly flow at d same area where the surgery was done…what could be the problem please help.
Hi there Mofe, unfortunately this is not an issue I can address using this platform. Please see your doctor about this issue as soon as you can.
It might be endometriosis, die to adhesions from the surgery.
Hello my period lasted for 3 days at the end of July then I started having cramps. Now my breasts are sore, my boyfriend and I had unprotected sex in the beginning of July so I don’t know if my period is switching up or I am pregnant.. what’s going on? Some one please answer.
Hi there Kori, to determine what is happening the results have to come from you. If you miss a period take a pregnancy test 7 days after. All the best.
I had a short only two day and light period this month. I had the menstrual like cramp from the first day of my period. Usually the cramp disappears on the second day. But this time it lasts until now, a week after my period! In the meantime I feel pressure in my rectum and also have conspitation. The hormon blood test and gyn ultrasound shows fine. The doctors have no idea what it is. Could it be pelvic congestion syndrome? Please help! This feeling drive me nuts.
Hi there Amy, I cannot remotely determine your situation, you need to see a doctor for thorough examination ASAP.
Hello I had my period the end of July which lasted 3 days and right after I started having cramps and now my breast are sore, I don’t know if I’m pregnant or not. Or if my period is switching up. My boyfriend and I had unprotected sex the beginning of July .. what does this mean
Hello Kori, please take a pregnancy test a week after a missed period to determine if you might be pregnant.