What if I have painful periods?
Menstruation is a natural process in a woman's body. But what if it happens to be always painful or brings a lot of discomfort? Is it normal and what to do in this case? We asked these questions and more obstetrician gynecologist of highest category Ilona Turabayeva.
You can also read this article in Russian (на русском языке).
It is not normal.
There could be many reasons but the most widespread is – hormonal dysfunction.
Hormonal dysfunction is mainly observed in young girls, who just started menstruating. In this case, mothers have to not only explain how everything works but also make sure that the process is going right to see if their daughters are not experiencing extreme pain.
Unfortunately, not a lot of girls consult regarding painful periods. Especially girls going through puberty. Most of the time they are being told by their mothers that "It is okay that it hurts", "It will stop being painful once you grow up". But thanks to social media these issues are being discussed right now and more people get valuable information.
During the first year of menstruation it is considered to be not established yet, and girls may experience:
– Changes of time between periods
– Irregularity
– Losing more blood than usual
If all of these symptoms last for longer than a year it is crucial to visit doctor.
