Painful Periods: Managing Abdominal Pain Before Cycle

Abdominal pain before a period is a common indicator of dysmenorrhea. Recognizing the source of cycle-related distress is the first step toward finding effective pain management strategies and improving menstrual comfort.

Abdominal Pain Before a Period

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Joanne Marie

Many women experience some discomfort or pain around the time of their menstrual period, especially for the first day or two of their flow. In some cases, pain may be experienced a few days before your period begins.