How long does abdominal pain before and during menstruation last?

The article is professionally consulted by Specialist Doctor Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital.

Most cases of dysmenorrhea usually begin to appear during menstruation. Abdominal pain during menstruation lasts about 48 - 72 hours, but there are still some cases lasting longer than

Menstruation is considered a natural phenomenon of a woman's body, occurring monthly in cycles, starting from the time a woman reaches puberty and is especially important in the reproductive age. However, sometimes menstruation is a concern for many women because of painful menstrual cramps.
Dysmenorrhoea, also known as dysmenorrhea, manifests with many different levels, some people only have mild, transient pain, some people have dull pain lasting for a few hours to many days, or sometimes the pain is intermittent. violently.
Some cases of dysmenorrhea appear after ovulation, ie before menstruation accompanied by breast pain, headache. Usually, how long before menstruation lasts depends on the health and physiology of each person, most of which lasts from 10 days to 2 weeks before menstruation. This is a normal physiological phenomenon in women, signaling that the body has an ovulation phenomenon and is hardly a cause for concern.

Most cases of dysmenorrhea usually start when menstruating. Abdominal pain during menstruation lasts about 48-72 hours, but in some cases it lasts longer. The highest level of pain usually falls on the day of the heaviest menstrual bleeding.
Women often experience dysmenorrhea during adolescence. This will most likely improve as you get older, especially after having a baby.
The consequences of menstrual pain not only make women feel uncomfortable, tired, anxious, but can also affect women's health if not treated early for abnormal signs. , especially reproductive health, causing infertility and infertility in women.

Women should see a gynecologist when severe menstrual pain is present, such as more pain than usual, heavy bleeding or irregular periods. The purpose of the examination is to determine the exact cause for the appropriate treatment.
The doctor can perform a vaginal exam to check whether the uterus and ovaries are abnormal, so that there is a basis for diagnosing or excluding some causes of menstrual pain.
To determine the exact cause, the doctor may order tests such as:
Blood test, urinalysis. Gynecological ultrasound: Helps check for abnormalities in the genital organs. Laparoscopy under anesthesia: Helps to visualize the organs, if necessary, tissue biopsies can be performed. Hysteroscopy: Inserting a hysteroscope into the uterus through the vagina to check and detect abnormalities. In other cases, a gynecological ultrasound can be performed to find abnormalities. Dysmenorrhea is a normal physiological phenomenon in women, but sometimes it is a sign of serious medical problems. Therefore, when noticing abnormal symptoms, the patient should report it to the doctor for timely treatment to avoid harmful complications to reproductive health.
The package of examination and screening for basic gynecological pathologies at Vinmec International General Hospital applies to women when they have problems such as:
Abnormal vaginal bleeding Having menstrual problems : irregular menstrual cycle, irregular menstrual period Abnormal vaginal discharge (smell, color is different from normal) Prolonged menstrual pain, itching in the intimate area Customers will be examined during the examination:
Gynecological examination Gynecological examination Transvaginal ultrasound of the uterus and ovaries Bilateral breast ultrasound Tests such as: Treponema pallidum rapid test, Chlamydia rapid test, taking samples for cervical-vaginal cytology, Bacterial smear (female vaginal discharge), HPV genotype PCR automated system, Total urinalysis by automatic machine. With a team of medical - doctors who are leading experts, highly qualified, dedicated and wholeheartedly for the benefit of patients. The system of modern equipment, supporting effective diagnosis and treatment helps to detect diseases early, making treatment easy and inexpensive. Screening for early detection of gynecological cancer (cervical cancer)