There’s no denying it--that time of the month can be painful. If you’re experiencing period cramps, you may want to lay on the couch all day until you start to feel better. And while that is entirely ...

Magnesium supplementation or increased dietary intake may help period cramps (dysmenorrhea)—painful sensations in the lower abdomen and lower back. If you want to try magnesium, knowing how much, what ...

There's a reason your body craves chocolate during your period. (Photo: Imstepf Studios Llc via Getty Images) Menstrual cramps can be annoying, plan-canceling and downright debilitating. And after ...

If you want to make an informed decision, it's helpful to understand what causes period cramps in the first place: Chemicals called prostaglandins, which are created in a person's uterine lining, ...

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If you dread your period because of painful cramping, you’re not alone. Up to 80% of menstruating people experience menstrual cramps (a.k.a. dysmenorrhea). Why do cramps happen? Blame it on ...

• Cramps are severe or persistent. • You’ve missed more than two periods without explanation. • You experience abnormal ...

Heidi Cope is a health and science writer based in Fort Worth, Texas. She often writes long-form, informational content about health, wellness, and disability, and enjoys interviewing healthcare ...

Up to 91% of people who get periods experience period cramps. Many also report experiencing occasional period cramps while not on their period. Having period cramps but no period feels similar to ...

Experiencing cramps outside your period can be concerning, but many causes exist beyond menstruation. From ovulation and ...