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A few days before my period starts, my lower back starts feeling stiff and my lower pelvic area starts feeling "congested" (for lack of a better word). it happens every month and goes away once my period ends. is there a scientific explanation?

Q: a few days before my period starts, my lower back starts feeling stiff and my lower pelvic area starts feeling "congested" (for lack of a better word). it happens every month and goes away once my period ends. is there a scientific explanation?

: What you described is not uncommon. Your doctor can prescribe you oral pills that can limit your periods to once a year. Wish you good health!

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

What you described is not uncommon. Your doctor can prescribe you oral pills that can limit your periods to once a year. Wish you good health!

Answered 11/18/2021

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

That scientific explanation is called premenstrual syndrome. You can get more info from this link: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/premenstrual-syndrome/symptoms-causes/syc-20376780

Answered 11/18/2021

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A member asked:

A few days before my period starts, my lower back starts feeling stiff and my lower pelvic area starts feeling "congested" (for lack of a better word). it happens every month and goes away once my period ends. is there a scientific explanation?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

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