What is Period Pain?
Period pain, also known as dysmenorrhoea, is the cramping or aching pain felt in the lower abdomen before or during menstruation.
It’s very common and can range from mild discomfort to severe pain that interferes with daily activities. While many people experience some level of period pain, severe or worsening pain may need medical assessment.
Are you suffering with these symptoms?
Cramping in the lower abdomen
Lower back pain
Nausea or digestive upset
Headaches or fatigue
General feeling of unwellness
Relief that works
Personalised support for painful periods.
How does it work?
How is period pain usually managed?
Treatment focuses on reducing pain, easing muscle contractions, and improving day-to-day function. Common approaches include:
- Pain relief medication – such as anti-inflammatory medicines or paracetamol.
- Hormonal treatments – like the contraceptive pill, in some cases.
- Heat therapy – hot water bottles or heat patches to relax muscles.
- Lifestyle measures – regular exercise, good sleep, and stress management.
- Medical assessment – to rule out underlying causes like endometriosis if pain is severe or persistent.
With the right approach, most people can significantly reduce period pain and get on with normal activities.
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If period pain is disrupting your work, plans, or daily life, we’re here to help. Get expert guidance and a personalised plan to reduce pain and help you get back to living normally.
Don’t plan your life around pain
If period pain is disrupting your work, plans, or daily life, we’re here to help. Get expert guidance and a personalised plan to reduce pain and help you get back to living normally.
