Question 1

does too much sex cause a girl to have painful periods?

Accepted Answer

No, shouldn't: Best to consult with your gynecologist.

Question 2

can eating too much garlic, ginger, bottled & packaged seasonings cause painful periods and excess bloating? make them earlier?

Accepted Answer

No: No it will have no affect on the periods and will not make them earlier

Question 3

my 18 year old daughter is having dark brown discharge, what would cause that? she is on birth control, for painful periods and she is not  having sex

Accepted Answer

Could be break thru: Bleeding on her pill or something else, she needs to see her gyn for an exam , blood work and an ultrasound.

Question 4

can the plan b pill cause painful periods?

Accepted Answer

No it should: Not be causing side effects during multiple menstrual cycles.

Question 5

does having painful periods cause infertility?

Accepted Answer

See below: Pain from menstrual cycles will not cause infertilitiy.

Question 6

i have 4 cysts on my left ovary and could that be the cause of my heavy extremely painful periods what do u recommend i do?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Sometimes patients have follicular cysts, these are normal functional cysts of the ovary.  They are typically no more than 2.5 cm in max diameter.  Did your physician say you had a bigger cyst than that? Some cysts are associated with endometriosis which causes extremely painful periods.  Those types of cysts, endometriomas, sometimes need to be removed.  Consult DR for more information

Question 7

is it true that ovarian cysts cause more painful periods?

Accepted Answer

No: I am not aware of any evidence that ovarian cysts lead to more painful menstrual cramps.  Menstrual cramps are primarily related to the release of prostaglandins in the uterus.

Question 8

what causes painful periods with heavy flow and clots that are the size of half dollars?

Accepted Answer

Several causes: There are several possible causes of heavy periods with large blood clots.  Sometimes hormones are off such as lack or diminished progesterone, or thyroid or prolactin being abnormal.  Sometimes the cause is something in the uterus such as a fibroid or a polyp.  Too much soy, or gaining or losing weight can also impact periods.  You will need to work with your doctor to figure this out.

Question 9

what is the cause of very painful periods? i had gotten a ultrasound & i had no cysts & all was clear, what could be other reasons  for abnormal pain?

Accepted Answer

Dysmenorrhea: Is usually due to poor diet, especially chocolate and/or salt craving. Get rid of the sweet stuff and start some b vitamins + magnesium + multifitamin.

Question 10

rx aygestin for painful periods. i do not bleed heavy and only for 3 days. will this cause me to bleed more or have breakthrough? i have regular scheduled periods now. why do you start it on day one of period? effect of starting at the end of period?

Accepted Answer

: Same: Aygestin is progesterone and used for both painful or heavy bleeding periods. The progesterone helps decrease menstrual cramping and therefore the pain. The progesterone level normally drops when you have your period and so by taking it starting the first day of your period, the drop is not as much. However, if you take progesterone later, you may bleed or spot when you stop taking it.

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Can eating too much garlic, ginger, bottled & packaged seasonings cause painful periods and excess bloating? make them earlier?

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My 18 year old daughter is having dark brown discharge, what would cause that? she is on birth control, for painful periods and she is not having sex

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Can the plan b pill cause painful periods?

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Does having painful periods cause infertility?

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I have 4 cysts on my left ovary and could that be the cause of my heavy extremely painful periods what do u recommend i do?

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Is it true that ovarian cysts cause more painful periods?

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What causes painful periods with heavy flow and clots that are the size of half dollars?

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What is the cause of very painful periods? i had gotten a ultrasound & i had no cysts & all was clear, what could be other reasons for abnormal pain?

A member asked:

Rx aygestin for painful periods. i do not bleed heavy and only for 3 days. will this cause me to bleed more or have breakthrough? i have regular scheduled periods now. why do you start it on day one of period? effect of starting at the end of period?

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