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Menstrual Pain (cont.)

Medical Author:
Frederick B Gaupp, MD
Coauthor:
Laszlo Sogor, MD, PhD
Medical Editor:
Richard Harrigan, MD
Medical Editor:
Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD
Medical Editor:
Lee P Shulman, MD

Menstrual Cramps Symptoms

In addition to cramps in the lower abdomen, a woman may also experience some of these symptoms with menstrual cramps:

  • Lower back pain

  • Leg pain, radiating down the legs

  • Nausea

  • Vomiting

  • Diarrhea

  • Headaches

  • Irritability

  • Weakness

  • Fainting spells (in extreme cases)
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