Painful menstruation or dysmenorrhea is a condition that most women experience commonly. However, you should not ignore this problem if you are experiencing painful menstrual cramps after period as it could lead to certain gynecological conditions. Continue reading this article to know about the condition as well as its causes, treatment and more. Painful menstrual cramps usually occurs in the lower abdomen, but you could also experience pain in the lower back and thighs, fatigue, dizziness and nausea during periods. It is considered normal to have cramping and mild pain during periods, but persistent pain that continues after periods is
Menstrual cramps after period
Hello Am Habiba,
I used to experience menstrual cramps one week before my period and 2 days after period is it normal
Hello Habiba, yes before your period this is called Pre-Menstrual Syndrome, please read more on why you might have cramps after your period below:
https://womanjunction.com/menstrual-cramps-after-period/
3 days ago I came on my period. This is my first since may 2017 due to the mini pill. My gp gave me a different named pill last week but said it works the same. I bled for 1 day with pain just before and during, 2 days later I’m no longer bleeding but I’m in agony.. normal?
Hi Rhi, It could be the change in birth control. When changing to a different hormonal pill you could experience spotting, cramps, different sensations that you are not used to. Keep track of it as your body may indeed get used to it and the change.
Hello! So on 2/17/18 I did the deed (we did the pull out method and he busted on my stomach) and 1 week and 1 day later 2/26/18 I started my period. My period last 3 and half days. 2 days prior to my period and on the day of I was feeling a little nauseous. On the first day of period I didn’t start bleeding till about 4 in the afternoon. It started of light and got slightly heavier through the night. Also I had cramps on my lower abdomen and lower back before the bleeding started and after it started but it only lasted a few hours on day 1 and then disappeared. On day 2 the bleeding was still slightly heavy and remain the same throughout the day. On day 3 the bleeding slowly lighten and by the next following morning 1/1/18 I spotted a little and by noon the bleeding stopped completely. I had no blood clots at all and every now and then my nipples would feel sore but never at the same time. And throughtout the day of 1/1/18 it feels like theres a ball in my lower abdomen below my belly button. It also feels full and sometimes I feel like something is tugging or twinging in my abdomen, also I experienced a decrease In my appetite. I would get hungry but I could only eat a small amount becuase I would feel nauseous if I tried to eat more. Is it possible I could be prego?
Hi Cammie, if you had your period, most likely you are not pregnant. I would consider what you had your period and base your next anticipated one on that date.
hi, I got my period on the 26th-31st Jan had sex on the 31st and on 3rd of Feb I took a morning after pill just in case. but now am experiencing mild cramp and brownish red bleeding, this is my first time experiencing this could this be ovulation bleeding or side effects of the drugs
Hello Ada Glory, you seemed to have taken the morning after a bit too late. The bleeding however could still be caused by the pill.
Hi I’m Vivian ..I had an abortion on the 4th of January and my flow came out on the 9th but last for just a day..and I have since been experiencing menstrual cramp for 2weeks now …I fell sick and am treating malarial only for me to notice I have blood in my vagina..what could this be ??
Hello Vivan, this sounds as though you are aborting.
Hi I’m 43 yrs old. My husband and I been trying to have another baby for 4 1/2 years already. In sept 2017 I had surgery to remove endometriosis, cyst in my ovary, remove some scar tissues and cleaned my tubes that they were clogged. Every month I think I’m pregnant I do pregnancy test come negative. I got my period this month 11-14 I spotted 2 days of getting my period. But I’m experiencing lower back pain, I’m nauseous, headaches, legs hurt, feet swollen, abdominal pain and very tight, dizzy most of the time, tired all the time. Is anyone having similar symptoms. I’m going crazy. I need answers please
Hello Thelma, I really hope that you will conceive soon. Use the below link to help you with calculating your fertile days and have sexual intercourse on those days: https://womanjunction.com/https://womanjunction.com/
l just finished menstruation and having a very serious pain in my left abdomen and is my first time of experiencing something like that, am vomiting and my temperature is very high and also got diarrhea
Hello Cynthia, I would advise you to see your doctor as this is abnormal.
Hi i am Ash,
I had my last month periods on 2 December this month i felt i am pregnant and got the urine test on 2 January but it was negative. On 3rd i had brown discharge ; on 4th i had spotting; i thought i am pregnant but yesterday i had dark brown bleeding and in night it was heavy .but today it is almost finish. And i have pain in my left side of stomach( mild but suddenly increase), is it miscarriage or pregnancy or something else. Please tell
Hello Ash, it is hard to say what this might be without a physical assessment. If this continues even for a few more days then see your doctor. You can also take a pregnancy test.
Allison I have been reading many of these comments and I would have advise some of these folks to visit an emergency room to rule out ectopic pregnancy. Many may not even know of the symptoms and everyone has a different experience. I have had 2… the 1st rupturing and almost taking my life.
Hello This is Rupali
After 15 days of my period I am getting left lower pain sometimes right lower pain and during period I’m getting buttock pain during period
Hello Rupali, please see your doctor for thorough assessment if this progresses increasingly worse.
Hello, started my period 11-14 now I am having pains after my period which has never happened before, am scared & worried.
Hello Blessing, please read the link below to see why this might be happening: https://womanjunction.com/menstrual-cramps-after-period/
Hi good day’ my period ended already 5 days ago but still i have severe pain on my left lower side and like dysmenorrhea pain it is normal? Im just taking nsaid medicine to make the pain away.
Hello Mitch, see link below: https://womanjunction.com/menstrual-cramps-after-period/
I had irregular periods after a marriage for a year. …but now for the pass 5-6 months I am having a regular menstrual cycle….is it possible to be pregnant…doctor said that I am a pcos patient and with low egg counts…..
Hello Saranya, the likelihood is now greater since your menstrual cycle is regularized.
Hi, my name is is Julie, I finished my period and now I have lower right pain above the right ovary. Solid pain. Not sure if I pulled a muscle?
Hello Julie, this can be as a result of an ovarian cyst. If this gets worse see your doctor.
Hi there
I have lots of pain after my period is over and I have heavy bleeding with loonie size clots. Please let me know why?.
Thank you
Hey I was diagnosed with hormonal imbalance but my periods have started coming back to normal this time round I have experienced painful cramps and its two days since the end of my periods and I am experiencing very mild cramping. Could it be hormonal imbalance?
Hello Barbara, please read this link: https://womanjunction.com/menstrual-cramps-after-period/
HI all. I’m 45 and three days after my period ended i experienced cramping then spotting and more blood. this is weird. my mother just died of uterine cancer so now I’m super worried about myself. could be perimenopause or something more sinister? waiting for my doctor to call me but in the meantime i’m freaked out
Hello Kailynn, I am hoping you will get the results soon and that they are negative for such disease.
Hello, my name is Tiffany.
I did not have a period for 5 and a half months (no I am definitely not pregnant) and then one day it decided to show up but lasted only a couple days. I use to be fairly regular and my periods use to last 5-7 days. The reason I feel concerned right now is because I’m experiencing some pretty bad cramps and my “period” (if it’s even worth considering it one) has been gone for a week. I feel really bloated in my pelvic region and it feels like I have to go to the washroom (for a #2) constantly. I’m just looking for an opinion on what might be going on
Hi there Tiffany, I advise you to see a doctor ASAP.