Question 1

is it normal to have cramps at the end of your period?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You could have cramps at any time during the cycle. The cramps can easily vary in timing from cycle to cycle, but most women do experience about the same symptoms each month.

Question 2

period ended but i'm still having cramps. why?

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 3

period from 16-22 feb(pretty normal). it started again 28th feb, i only had light cramps 28th, 1st&2nd. it's now the 7th day of my "2nd period", still hasn't stopped. flow has been light, not enough to drench a pad completely. should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

: Irregular menstrual periods are common. The fluctuations of estrogen and progesterone can be easily affected by stress, weight gain/loss, exercise, lack of sleep, thyroid problems, ovarian cysts and uterine fibroids. If the symptoms persist, talk to your Dr about your irregular periods and what testing can be done to determine the cause.

Question 4

light period that's normally much heavier, cramps 1st day and then off and on, it stopped one night only there when i wiped, now it's back and light.

Accepted Answer

Irergular periods: Irregular periods are one of the most common problems obgyns treat. If this is one time problem it usually resolves on its own. If this is a recurring problem you should be evaluated.  There are many options available to help regulate the menstrual cycle. If you are trying to conceive the schedule a visit. Schedule a visit to see if you are ovulating.

Question 5

i had dk brn discharge and bad cramps a month ago mixed w/ a lite period then it stopped. a month later the brn discharge/cramps have started again. ?

Accepted Answer

Pregnant?: Preganacy is always a possiblity.  Purchase a home pregnancy test.  These become positive at about the time youd start your next expected period.  If negative, repeat in 1 week.

Question 6

i had my regular 4 day period, 3 days after it ended i noticed a small, bloody discharge, which has turned into a regular flow with cramps. 2nd period?

Accepted Answer

Irregular period: Check HCG, thyroid. Could be variation , fibroids, but may be pregnancy ,ectopic. if persists consider sonogram f/u with doc

Question 7

just finished my period but i have cramps, is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Painful periods: There are multiple options for painful  periods. Hormonal treatments such as birth control pills, Progesterone treatments and the Mirena (levonorgestrel) iud are effective reversible treatments that will help many people. There is also a drug called Lysteda that contains no hormones which will help others. Ibuprofen helps with cramping.

Question 8

is it normal to have cramps following intercourse 2 days after period finished?

Accepted Answer

No: No, I would not expect intercourse to cause cramping. Having intercourse soon after finishing your menses also could not cause cramps. I suggest being seen to determine of there is another reason for cramping, such as an ovarian cyst or pelvic infection.

Question 9

why am  i having cramps after my period has already ended about 2 or 3 weeks ago?

Accepted Answer

Maybe ovulation pain: Most women ovulate (release an egg) two weks after start if period so pain may be from that. If it goes away in five days or less no worries. Sometimes urine infections can also cause pain that feels like memstrual cramps so if pain continues you will need to see a doctor for further testing

Question 10

i started my period on wednesday i ended on monday and i am still have those cramps.?

Accepted Answer

See your gyn: You need an evauation. There are a number of reasons u could be having the cramps after your period, once u have been evauated , then there are a number of different txment options.

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Is it normal to have cramps at the end of your period?

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Period ended but i'm still having cramps. why?

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Period from 16-22 feb(pretty normal). it started again 28th feb, i only had light cramps 28th, 1st&2nd. it's now the 7th day of my "2nd period", still hasn't stopped. flow has been light, not enough to drench a pad completely. should i be concerned?

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Light period that's normally much heavier, cramps 1st day and then off and on, it stopped one night only there when i wiped, now it's back and light.

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I had dk brn discharge and bad cramps a month ago mixed w/ a lite period then it stopped. a month later the brn discharge/cramps have started again. ?

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I had my regular 4 day period, 3 days after it ended i noticed a small, bloody discharge, which has turned into a regular flow with cramps. 2nd period?

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Just finished my period but i have cramps, is this normal?

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Is it normal to have cramps following intercourse 2 days after period finished?

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Why am i having cramps after my period has already ended about 2 or 3 weeks ago?

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I started my period on wednesday i ended on monday and i am still have those cramps.?

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