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Please suggest some important questions i can ask my doctor about period pain.

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Dr. Victor Bonuel answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Are: Are otc meds safe for me? Do I have uterine fibroids, endometriosis, ovarian cyst that may cause it?

Answered 3/5/2020

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Mobic (meloxicam): Mobic (meloxicam) 15 mg has been shown to help menstrual cramps greatly, see your physician for prescribing.

Answered 7/26/2014

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Sharp: Sharp or dull, present only during periods, or before periods? How many pads or tampons used daily?

Answered 5/29/2013

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Menstrual: Menstrual cramps may be caused by identifiable problems, such as endometriosis or uterine fibroids.

Answered 5/5/2015

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Dr. William Harris answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Would: Would birth control pills or Depo Provera (medroxyprogesterone) shots help to decrease the intensity / duration of menses?

Answered 6/30/2014

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Dr. Libby Putnam answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Could: Could i try a different birth control medication that may decrease my symptoms?

Answered 11/25/2013

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Dr. Suzanne Fiala answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Is: Is my level of cramping and pain normal? What can I do to reduce the symptoms?

Answered 11/25/2013

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What: What is causing your menstrual cramps, possible causes, tests needed, treatments available.

Answered 7/26/2014

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Dr. Ravi Chand answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen (nsaids), hctz, (hydrochlorothiazide) ssris under strict md guidance can greatly help period pain. Safe way?

Answered 7/26/2014

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Ignore: What medications are options for me to use for my period pain and discomfort?

Answered 5/7/2016

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Dr. Dale Kristle answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Ignore: Ask your doctor what can help period pain-- birth control, depo-provera, NSAIDs, Mirena (levonorgestrel).

Answered 7/27/2014

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