Conditions Treated

Dysmenorrhea (chronic, severe menstrual pain and/or cramps)

Many women who suffer with menstrual pain have a history of multiple falls onto the hip, back, or tailbone region (e.g. gymnastics or ballet) trauma, or have had one or more abdominal or pelvic surgeries earlier in their lives.

Pre-menstrual pain occurs at the very beginning of menstrual flow or it can begin the day before and not disappear until the flow is well established. This type of pan is usually related to fluid or venous congestion of the genital region from hormonal imbalances. It can also be due to intestinal spasms.

Intermenstrual pain appears in the middle of the period, becomes intense near the end, and disappears when blood flow stops. This type of pain can occur with endometriosis or with problems of the uterine attachments, or ptosis.

Postmenstrual pain starts at the end of the flow and may last one or a few days. It may also be secondary to endometriosis, infections or lower back dysfunctions. Symptoms include years of severe pain with menstruation, or ovulation, chronic pelvic pain, pain during intercourse, low back, sacroiliac, and/or hip pain, and inability to sit for even short periods of time.