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What could be the cause of severe shooting menstrual pains that are not cramps?
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∙ 13y ago
See related answers, but if it hurts like you-know-what, you may have a ruptured ectopic [tubal ] pregnancy , or even mistake a ruptured appendix. Please go to the ER if it's that bad.
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Does menstrual cramps affect fertility?
No, menstrual cramps are a symptom of a problem not the cause of a problem. Menstrual cramps are most commonly a result of hormonal imbalance, but if severe ask your doctor for tests.
You just started your period today and have cramps and you used a tampon is it bad?
Menstrual cramps are common but they are not normal - most people can prevent menstrual cramps with lifestyle changes, but if severe you should talk to your doctor about finding the cause. Tampons can increase menstrual cramps as they can expand into the cervix. You may be better using menstrual cups, softcups, or pads if you find tampons increase your menstrual cramps.
Why would you be having intense cramps?
CRAMPS X MAGNESIUMUsually It means that you may have some circulation problems, in order to solve this, you shoul take magnesium tablets, talk to your doctor how many milligrams is right for you. Good Luck!!...and let us know if this solved the problem.
What are the Chemicals in menstrual cramps?
The hormone-like chemicals responsible for menstrual cramps are called prostaglandins. These normally don't cause menstrual cramps, they are produced to cause the uterus to contract to push out menstrual flow, but in larger quantities they cause inflammation.
Why there is pain during periods?
Menstrual cramps are common but not a normal part of healthy menstruation, it should be noted that most women can prevent menstrual cramps and that severe menstrual cramps may be a sign of a serious underlying health problem. Menstrual cramps are a result of hormone-like chemicals that cause uterine contractions, in too high quantities they cause the blood vessels in the uterus to contract so starving the uterus of oxygen - a little like a heart attack - and thus the pain.
Would tylenol help for period cramps?
Yes, Tylenol will help ease the pain of menstrual cramps - all non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs all work on menstrual cramps as it is inflammation caused by hormones that cause uterine contraction which cause menstrual cramps. It is however far better to prevent yourself from getting menstrual cramps to begin with, often lifestyle changes alone are enough to prevent menstrual cramps.
Why does feeling cold cause severe menstrual cramps?
Feeling cold might not cause menstrual cramps but they might make it worse. TCM (traditional Chinese medicine) says that a woman's reproductive system is linked to her feet, so it's advisable to especially keep the feet warm during menstruation.
Milk of magnesia for stomache aches?
No, Milk of Magnesia is not helpful for dealing with menstrual cramps at all because it is meant for stomach upsets and not menstrual cramps. If you suffer menstrual crams try heat packs and NSAD's such as Ibuprofen. If your cramps are severe then see your doctor to investigate the cause and get treatment.
Can lung problems cause bad body crAmps?
Can lung problems cause you to have severe muscle cramps
What is the cause of menstrual cramps?
The hormones your body releases while your menstruating.
Do muscle contractions cause menstrual cramps?
No, not quite.Prostaglandins are produced which cause the uterine contractions to push out menstrual flow, in a healthy woman this should not be painful. It's when the prostagladins are overproduced that menstrual cramps occur as these cause blood vessels to contract so cut off oxygen to the muscle.
What can cause severe cramping during menstrual cycles?
Women with severe menstrual pain have higher levels of prostaglandin in their menstrual blood than women who do not have such pain.
