Many people who menstruate consider period pain a regular part of their cycle; however, not all menstrual discomforts are normal. To raise awareness and help women understand their symptoms better, online clinical service Treated released an in-depth guide on period pain, which you can find here: https://www.treated.com/understanding-period-pain/
This comprehensive four-part resource covers:
- An introduction to period pain, its symptoms and causes, and medical conditions associated with period cramps
- An in-depth discussion of medicinal and non-medicinal period pain management, and when surgery should be considered
- When to see a doctor, what to say and do during a consultation, and a look at treatment plans
- Additional resources on period cramps and associated medical conditions
Some interesting figures on the impact of period cramps:
- 90 percent of people who menstruate say they experience various symptoms of menstrual discomfort.
- It was found to affect the concentration of 94.1 percent of students and impact homework and learning for 94 percent.
- 55 percent of workers had to take time off for period cramps, but only 27 percent told their employers why.
Through this guide, we hope to improve people’s understanding of period cramps and promote reproductive health in general.
