Dysmenorrhea is a condition characterized by painful period cramps.

What does it mean if your period cramps are unbearable. Its usually felt as painful muscle cramps in the tummy which can spread to the back and thighs. Some women feel normal during their period. Theyre one of the most common causes of pelvic pain and many experience them just before and during their period.

Menstrual cramps also called dysmenorrhea are caused by contractions in the uterus before or during your period. If you begin to see spotting or bleeding along with your cramps it could be a sign of miscarriage or an ectopic pregnancy. PMS stands for Premenstrual Syndrome.

The pain sometimes comes in intense spasms while at other times it may be dull but more constant. With dysmenorrhea the uterus contracts more than normal leading to severe and sometimes debilitating cramps. Uterus makes too many prostaglandins which are chemicals that make the muscles of your uterus tighten and relax and this causes the cramps.

Primary dysmenorrhea is common menstrual cramps that are recurrent come back and are not due to other diseases. There are two types of dysmenorrhea. Usually the period cramps are compared to labor pain.

Is it normal to have unbearable cramps. Period pain is common and a normal part of your menstrual cycle. Painful periods is called dysmenorrhea.

Pain usually begins 1 or 2 days before or when menstrual bleeding starts and is felt in the lower abdomen back or thighs. Heavy means changing your tampon or pad every hour or so or during the night having periods that last for more than a week or passing blood clots bigger than a quarter. What does a period without cramps mean.