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Painful Periods

Painful menstrual periods, known as dysmenorrhea, are a significant reason for missed school and work among women in their teens and 20s. However, effective treatments are available, and the skilled doctors at Coastal Bend Women’s Center can provide assistance.

Painful Periods

Painful menstrual periods, known as dysmenorrhea, are a significant reason for missed school and work among women in their teens and 20s. However, effective treatments are available, and the skilled doctors at Coastal Bend Women’s Center can provide assistance.

Painful periods can involve discomfort in the pelvis, abdomen, back, and legs, along with abdominal cramps, headaches, and fatigue. Dysmenorrhea is categorized into two types:

Diagnosis and Treatment

At Coastal Bend Women’s Center, we offer the latest in imaging technology to diagnose the cause of your dysmenorrhea. Diagnostic options your doctor may consider include:

Pelvic ultrasound exam – A noninvasive exam that produces images of the pelvic organs from sound waves sent into the body from a probe placed on your body.
Hysteroscopy – A procedure that utilizes a thin, lighted tube called a hysteroscope to examine the inside of the uterus.
Hysterosalpingogram – An X-ray procedure performed to assess whether the fallopian tubes are open or blocked. During this procedure a radio-opaque dye is infused into your uterus by using a small tube placed into your cervix. This dye is then seen by the X-ray as the dye spreads into your fallopian tubes.
Pelvic laparoscopy – A procedure that uses an instrument called a laparoscope to view the reproductive organs.

To alleviate the pain of primary dysmenorrhea, your doctor at Coastal Bend Women’s Center may suggest medications and lifestyle adjustments. Treatment for secondary dysmenorrhea varies based on the underlying cause. Our gynecologists will collaborate with you to determine the most effective solution tailored to your specific condition.

To make an appointment, call (361) 993-6000