Period pain – severe menstrual pain that doesn’t go away requires immediate medical attention.
Menstrual cramping, also called dysmenorrheal, is typically the result of high prostaglandin, the hormone involved in the inflammation process. Although menstrual cramps are normal, if they are severe and persist for more than 2 days, it’s a red alert to see a gynecologist.
It could indicate endometriosis, a condition where the uterine lining is growing outside the uterus, in the pelvic area, instead of inside. When the lining is shed, it has nowhere to go, thus causing cramps and severe pain. 10% of women are affected with this condition.