Menstrual Pain
About Menstrual Pain
Painful periods bring many women to DrTalks after years of being told cramps are just part of being a woman. Cramps that keep you home from work or school, pain that radiates into your back and legs, endometriosis, painful periods with PCOS, or pain that gets worse in perimenopause are all things these experts see every day. These talks also go past pain relievers. The videos connect menstrual pain to inflammation, hormone imbalances and how the body clears estrogen, everyday chemicals, gut health, stress, histamine and mold. You'll find conversations on endometriosis, PCOS and fibroids, fertility, and how fascia and the pelvic floor play a part. Doctors, OB/GYNs, pelvic floor therapists and functional medicine practitioners explain what's actually going on, which tests are worth asking your provider about, from hormone panels to thyroid testing, and what helps, from herbs, an anti-inflammatory diet and cleaner products to pelvic floor therapy, hormone support and breathwork.