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I am experiencing symptoms of severe pain during periods and intercourse. What should I do?
Query: Hello doctor,Every month, I have incredibly painful and heavy periods, I can scarcely move because of my cramps, and intercourse is always painful. Also, I am taking birth control pills.Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. The condition explained by you is called Dysmenorrhea. However, I would like you to inform me if this discomfort has been there since you began having periods or whether it is a recent occurrence. I would also like... Read Full »
I have stabbing pain in my vagina during menstruation. Why?
Query: Hi doctor,I am experiencing vaginal stabbing pain during my period. It is the first time it feels like this. It is not cramps. My cramps normally feel different. It got much worse when I wore a tampon. Normally, I always wear a tampon and it never hurts. But even without a tampon, it hurts. Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Glad to hear from you.I am here to answer all your questions.Vaginal stabbing pain during your period particularly if it is a new and different sensation for you, could have various potential causes such as infections. Yeast or bacterial infections can cause pain or discomfort in the vaginal area... Read Full »
Why do I experience unbearable lower stomach pain during periods?
Query: Hi doctor,My lower stomach hurts more than usual, and I have been experiencing this severe pain for an entire week. Today, I got my period, but the pain is unbearable, and I think it is abnormal.Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq, and thank you for choosing us as your provider for health care. I have gone through your history and understand your concerns. But based on your symptoms, it is best to consult with a healthcare provider. The combination of lower stomach pain and menstrual cramps that are m... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, My sister is 17 years old, with a height of 5.3 feet, and weighs 90 pounds. She has white curd-like, colorless, and odorless vaginal discharge with no itching for the past four years. She has not consulted any doctor or taken medication for the problem until now. While waking, her leg ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. Her problem may be due to weakness as she has heavy bleeding, and her weight is also inadequate. Her white discharge can be due to a fungal infection. She should go for a vaginal discharge examination to find th... Read Full »
I suffer from periods pain. What is the solution?
Query: Hi doctor, I suffer a lot because of the pain caused during periods. I am 110 pounds and height of165 centimeters. I did not take any medicine. What is the tip to control it? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I understand your concern and will try to help you with it. Pain during periods is very common and can affect quality of life. If it has been troubling you from the onset of menarche, then it is what we call as primary dysmenorrhea (... Read Full »
Why do I have pain before getting my periods?
Query: Hello doctor, After my second child (born three years ago) I had PPH. It was a terrible experience and my ob/gyn literally had to pull the clots out with his arms while two nurses held me down. It had to be done so quickly. And now to this day, I always have pain before I get my period, and at rando... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Do not be stressed and think positive. It would be better if you send me your complete history of menses, gynecological, obstetrics, medicine, and medications you had ever. As far as I could understand, you had postpartum bleeding (after delivery of your second child... Read Full »
I have painful periods and severe pain during and after urination during periods. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have painful periods every time but my periods are regular. The blood flow is normal during periods but I have severe pain in the uterus during periods and during and after urination on my periods. How can I get over it? The pain is not tolerable at all and I fear that it might be... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You need some investigations, some healthy tips like exercise, physiotherapy, and some treatment. Better to have one transvaginal scan, and one hysteroscopic examination by a senior specialist. Have physiotherapy, yoga specific exercises after consultation wi... Read Full »
I am having uncontrollable period pain. Suggest remedies.
Query: Hi doctor,I have an uncontrollable stomach and back pain when I am on my period. I will not be able to sit for more than half an hour during that period and will be having the same issue on the first two days of menses. I do not want to take medications until it is necessary.I want to know when year... Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.The pain during the periods is basically due to dysmenorrhea. Such conditions occur when we eat more spicy foods and stress too much. I suggest you get an ultrasound of your lower abdomen done to rule out any organic pathology like an ovarian cyst or pelvic inflammation. Ot... Read Full »
I am having period cramps. Kindly suggest a safer painkiller for it.
Query: Hi doctor, I am having period cramps. I took tablet Advil (Ibuprofen) 14 hours ago, and I just took tablet Tylenol Extended-Release (Acetaminophen). Is that fine? Kindly advise. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, absolutely. It is completely fine to have taken Acetaminophen Extended-Release (Acetaminophen) 14- 16 hours following consumption of Advil (Ibuprofen). They both help in relieving pain and have anti-inflammatory properties. However, at least a 12-hour interval is ... Read Full »
I am experiencing severe period pain with dizziness. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am having extremely painful periods for the past ten years. I have a history of ectopic pregnancy and miscarriage and got the intrauterine device removed the same year. When I saw a doctor, they told me that cysts were just a normal part of pregnancy or miscarriage. Now I am having p... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Sometimes IUDs (intrauterine devices) may cause such pain, but you said IUD is removed. Are you suffering from any discharge, as an infection could be one of the reasons? Have you done your ultrasound scan recently? If not then please get it ... Read Full »