Question 1

is extreme bloating and light cramps  after your period ends normal ?

Accepted Answer

No: No, "extreme" anything is not normal. A young and healthy woman can have an irregular period, cramping, or other menstrual symptoms once in a while. If the symptoms are brief, and she returns to normal quickly, and then has normal periods after that, it's not too worrisome. If sexually active, infections should be checked for. A primary care dr. Should evaluate if prolonged or worrisome symptoms.

Question 2

cramps and bloating two days after period ends, why?

Accepted Answer

See gynecologist: Cramping and bleeding at the end of a menses may well indicate endometriosis or an infection or perhaps a cyst.  See you gynecologist.

Question 3

4 days late and 3 day period, day 2 after period with cramps, frequent urination and  some back pain with some bloating.

Accepted Answer

Late bloating ,pain: Check HCG ( short period could have been implantation ) check urine for UTI, check for vaginitis . May need sonogram to look for ovarian issues or ectopic or miscarriage f/u /w/ doc.

Question 4

is bloating after period normal?

Accepted Answer

Not sure: Bloating is more common during the beginning of a period, less so at the end of it and fairly uncommon after the period is over, although, some women have protracted pms (premenstrual syndrome) when the symptoms remain prominent before throughout and even after the period.

Question 5

can you get cramps and bloating a week befor your period?

Accepted Answer

Yes, this can occur : With premenstrual syndrome.

Question 6

can you start getting cramps and bloating 1 and a half weeks before your period?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Sometimes women develop this things as bloating and cramps up to 1 week before period. If it is a common thing 1 week before your period, more likely relates to it. If not probably has nothing to do with your period and may be caused by something else(bowell problems).

Question 7

have been having a period for 2 months now. has happened before for a month but stopped. having big clots. no pain, bloating, or cramps. what is this?

Accepted Answer

Period x 2 months: This can happen due to  stress, fibroids,  or retained products of conception. Would follow up with ob get sonogram ( check for retained products , fibroids, polyp, and PCOS) and check CBC as you can become very anemic. Sometimes you are placed on birth control pills for several months to regluate and assess if your cycle resets .

Question 8

what does bloating after period mean?

Accepted Answer

Common hormonal: Bloating is a common complaint due to the hormonal changes of the menstrual cycle. Some get relief by taking birth control to help regulate the hormonal changes.

Question 9

c tr amping and bloating after period?

Accepted Answer

Possible reasons: For cramps after your period can include:  remaining prostaglandins in your system after your period – causing continued cramps. Sometimes your period hasn’t actually ended – it has transiently slowed or stopped. Other reasons for cramping could be pregnancy or ovulation.

Question 10

is bloating during and after period normal?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately yes: If this is a new symptom, a visit soon to you gynocologist is in order,  especially if you are having more cramping and irregular bleeding if if pregnancy is a possiblity.  If an old symptom, have him/her evaluate it at your next visit.

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