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Due to hormonal changes, the cause of period pain can differ from women to women. The pain can vary from mild to severe, usually lasts for 12 to 72 hours, with symptoms like nausea and ache, exhaustion, and even diarrhea.
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Find out if you have mild or severe dysmenorrhea (painful periods)
Find out if you have mild or severe dysmenorrhea (painful periods) : Knowing the intensity of your dysmenorrhea will help in getting the appropriate treatment. Use this poster as a conversation starter with your mother, sister, friends, colleagues and doctor.
Find out if you have mild or severe dysmenorrhea (painful periods) : Mild Dysmenorrhea (Questions & Answers) Q.1. How old are you? A.1. Late 30s or Early 40s Q.2. Onset of pain? A.2. During the period Q.3. Pain type? A.3. Slight discomfort Q.4. Are there blood clots in your period? A.4. Sometimes
Find out if you have mild or severe dysmenorrhea (painful periods) : Mild Dysmenorrhea (Questions & Answers) Q.5. Do you suffer from bloating nausea or vomiting during your periods? A.5. Never or Rarely Q.6. How are your bowel movements during your period? A.6. Normal Q.7. Do you feel lightheaded? A.7. No Q.8. Do any of your family members have dysmenorrhea? A.8. No Q.9. Do you have any other gynaecological problems? A.9. No
Find out if you have mild or severe dysmenorrhea (painful periods) : Majority of your answers are as previous slide • You have mild dysmenorrhea (Through pain relievers, exercise and diet, you can overcome dysmenorrhea).
Find out if you have mild or severe dysmenorrhea (painful periods) : Severe Dysmenorrhea (Questions & Answers) Q.1. How old are you? A.1. Teenager (13-19), Early 20s, Late 20s, Early 30s Q.2. Onset of pain? A.2. 1-3 days before the period Q.3. Pain type? A.3. Intense cramping in lower abdomen that leaves you completely immobile Q.4. Are there blood clots in your period? A.4. Always
Find out if you have mild or severe dysmenorrhea (painful periods) : Severe Dysmenorrhea (Questions & Answers) Q.5. Do you suffer from bloating nausea or vomiting during your periods? A.5. Yes, I suffer from at least one of these during every period. Or Not during every period. Q.6. How are your bowel movements during your period? A.6. Constipated, Loose, It’s almost like diarrhoea Q.7. Do you feel lightheaded? A.7. Yes, I feel light. Or I feel so dizzy at times, that i feel i might just faint.
Find out if you have mild or severe dysmenorrhea (painful periods) : Severe Dysmenorrhea (Questions & Answers) Q.8. Do any of your family members have dysmenorrhea? A.8. My mother had it when she was young. Or My sister has it. Q.9. Do you suffer from bloating nausea or vomiting during your periods? A.9. Yes. I have been diagnosed with : Endometriosis, Adenomyosis, Uterine Fibroids, Ovarian Cysts, Hormonal Imbalance Or I don’t know because i haven’t visited a doctor yet.
Find out if you have mild or severe dysmenorrhea (painful periods) : Majority of your answers are as previous slide • You have severe dysmenorrhea, and it must be affecting your quality of life (But, don’t worry. You are not alone, and dysmenorrhea can be treated).
Find out if you have mild or severe dysmenorrhea (painful periods) : In either of the case, please take help from your Doctor
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