Myth: "My periods are so painful that I miss a couple days of school each month. Sometimes I think about calling 911 because of the pain. My doctor said this was normal and I'd grow out of them." š±š±š±
THIS IS NOT NORMAL. š§µ
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Severe period cramps are common but they are absolutely not normal. If someone is missing school or activities because of cramping or heavy bleeding, this is not normal. There are so many options to make periods better and no one needs to have a period if they don't want to.
It's reasonable to treat the painful periods first and see if things get better. Not everyone needs an ultrasound to evaluate heavy, irregular, or painful periods. If cramping remains persistent or progressive, a pelvic ultrasound can check for an obstruction.
NSAIDs are first line treatment for period cramping, especially ibuprofen every 6-8 hours or naproxen every 12 hours around the clock. If that's not enough, hormonal suppression (often with medications that are also used for birth control) can be helpful.
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