Many women are told painful periods are “normal,” but severe pain that affects your life should not simply be ignored.

If pain stops you:

• working 
• studying 
• sleeping 
• exercising 
• socialising 

…it is reasonable to seek medical advice.

Possible causes of painful periods

Painful periods may be linked to:

• endometriosis 
• adenomyosis 
• fibroids 
• ovarian cysts 
• pelvic inflammatory conditions 

Symptoms to look out for

You should consider speaking to a specialist if you experience:

• worsening pain 
• pain during sex 
• pelvic pain outside your period 
• heavy bleeding 
• bowel symptoms during your cycle 
• fatigue 

Getting support

Consultants Choice Clinic offers private gynaecology consultations and ultrasound assessment in Stockton-on-Tees for women experiencing pelvic pain and related symptoms.