Doctors are finally starting to take women's period pain seriously. Some doctors say that period cramps can be just as painful — or more painful — than a heart attack. Severe period pain could be ...

For many women, severe period cramps can be more than just uncomfortable—they can be debilitating. In today's Daily Dose, Dr. Lacey Anderson addressed a viewer’s question about what to do when painful ...

Menstrual pain, often referred to as ‘cramps,’ is common, and the intensity and duration of the pain during the menstrual cycle depend on the individual. However, sometimes these habitual cramps ...

For generations, menstrual cramps have been dismissed, minimized or misunderstood. Yet dysmenorrhea — the clinical term for period pain — affects roughly half of menstruating individuals worldwide, ...

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 ...

Experiencing cramps after your period can catch you off guard. Some discomfort following your monthly visit can be expected, and just comes with the territory of menstruating. But, experiencing cramps ...

For many, a monthly period comes with painful cramps. For some, those pangs feel minor, but for others, the pain can be quite intense. Those hoping to reduce their pain can include foods in their diet ...

Herbal options may help some women control pain from period. Feb. 7, 2008— -- In the blinding, searing, white-hot moment of the first major cramp of the month — when you're doubled over on the ...

If a qualified job candidate asks to reschedule a second-round interview due to severe menstrual cramps associated with endometriosis, is that a request for an accommodation under the Americans with ...

Many people report experiencing abdominal or pelvic pain at the beginning of their menstrual cycle. In some cases, home remedies can help relieve menstrual cramps. During a period, the uterus ...

The erectile dysfunction medication Viagra may ease cramps for women, according to a new study reported on by the Los Angeles Times. The new research, published in the journal Human Reproduction, ...