📌 When Should You Consider Seeing a Doctor for Menstrual Pain?
1️⃣ Painkillers do not relieve the pain
You still feel pain even after taking painkillers, or you need to take them for several days in a row to feel better.
Sometimes, the dose may also need to keep increasing to control the pain.
2️⃣ The pain is not limited to the lower abdomen
The pain may extend to the lower back, anus, back of the thighs, or even feel like pressure or radiating pain.
3️⃣ Menstrual pain is getting worse
The pain feels different from before, or you used to have no pain but now experience severe pain every cycle.
4️⃣ The pain does not only occur during menstruation
Pain during bowel movements, pain during intercourse, or long-term dull lower abdominal pain should be taken seriously.
These may be signs of endometriosis or adenomyosis.
5️⃣ Menstrual abnormalities or infertility are also present
For example, heavy menstrual bleeding, blood clots, or irregular cycles.
6️⃣ Difficulty getting pregnant
You have been actively trying to conceive for a period of time but still have not become pregnant.
㊙️ Menstrual pain is not something you should simply accept as normal.
When it affects your daily life, it is time to seek professional help.
📌 Some uterine-related conditions, such as endometriosis and chocolate cysts, may show only menstrual pain in the early stage.
Early diagnosis and active treatment can not only reduce suffering, but may also help preserve future fertility.
Yun-I wishes your dreams come true!
