If you’re bleeding between periods, go to your doctor immediately. Causes can range from having an irritated sore in the vaginal area or forgetting to take your birth control pill to something as serious as an ectopic pregnancy or cancer.
While some women have no discomfort during their period, for some women it can be a very painful time every month. Cramps are the most common problem as the uterus contracts to shed its lining. While the discomfort usually subsides in a day or two, the pain in some women is so intense that they that stops them from going about their daily activities. Painful periods are called dysmenorrhea and can be accompanied by diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, headache or discomfort in the lower back.
While sometimes the pain is from the period itself, it also can be caused by endometriosis or fibroids.
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