Nine out of ten young women experience period pain, which can manifest as cramping or stabbing just before or at the beginning of their monthly bleed.
Period pain, or dysmenorrhoea, can be categorized into two main types – primary or secondary, depending on whether an underlying problem exists.
Awareness of the myths surrounding hormones and health is essential, especially during Women’s Health Week. Thankfully, a nonprofit organisation called Jean Hailes for Women’s Health is here to provide accurate information on period pain, perimenopause, menopause, endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and more.
