A member asked:

I have extreme cramps and back pain the first day i get my period so bad and it last awhile and pain meds don't help could this be something serious?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Probably not: In younger women congestive dysmenorrhea can be very severe just before and the first 1-2 days of the cycle. If the symptoms are so severe consider using oral contraceptives which will relieve the symptoms. Talk to your gynecologist about it.

Answered 8/14/2012

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