How long does the period cramps last before actual contractions start?
Q. Hi I am 38 weeks pregnant and i have been feeling period cramps over the last couple of days. I just want to know if anyone has experienced this and how long after did they go into labour. My waters have not broken, but i have noticed an increase in vaginal discharge over the last couple of weeks.
Asked by Mishy - Mon Oct 20 18:22:27 2008 - Pregnancy - 4 Answers - Comments

A. If u keep hurting u need to get checked, u could be dilating and not know it, i was having period cramps and my water wasnt broke and i went and got checked and i was 5 cm, so go get checked, rather be safe than sorry, good luck,
Answered by Motherof3 - Mon Oct 20 18:28:44 2008

What is the best pill to take for period cramps?
Q. I want to see if there is some other kind of pill that helps my period cramps other than birth control. I am too afraid to talk to my mom about it because she would freak out. Do I need a prescription to take a birth control pill. I am only 14 so I am not sure exactly when I should start. How old were you when you started to take birth control pills.
Asked by Alexandra - Mon May 16 20:02:31 2011 - Women's Health - 3 Answers - Comments

A. I'm 14 and im on azurette for cramps its AMAZING!!! get azurette!
Answered by Jenny - Mon May 16 20:04:27 2011

If you are pregnant, will you have period cramps when your first period is supposed to start?
Q. I usually have period cramps when I have my period. We are trying to get pregnant I am 3 days late. I feel like maybe I could be pregnant but I woke up today with cramps. There is no sign of a period besides the cramps. Can you have cramps or other symptoms of pms during your first missed period?
Asked by Zya - Mon Jul 16 11:51:44 2007 - Trying to Conceive - 1 Answers - Comments

A. Yes, You may be pregnant. The cramps you are having may be implantation crapms, which are very similar to period pains. It is when the egg attatches its self on the lining of your womb, This usualy occurs 7-10 days after conception. Good luck sweety x
Answered by Lauren2525 - Mon Jul 16 12:02:48 2007

How do you get rid of massive period cramps?
Q. I am 14 and my period started about 4 hours ago. I have had really bad cramps for 2 years now and don't know how to get rid of them.
Asked by kc - Sat Jan 9 13:10:59 2010 - Women's Health - 6 Answers - Comments

A. Don't use painkillers, they just numb the pain and can actually make cramps progressivly worse, instead try Clary Sage oil rubbed into your stomach, it works better than painkillers, you don't build up immunity, and it supports estrogen production and acts on pituitary gland to prevent cramps. Cell salts are a good too, when you get cramps take them every 5-10 minutes until the pain stops. Excercise to stretch abdomen and improve breathing, this video of yoga postures for cramps - Masturbation is also good excercise as it relaxes you and helps circulation. Complimentary treatments can help such as Chiropractice care or Acupressure, this video showing you how to use certain points to stop cramps Try drinking herbal teas; yarrow, lemon balm,… [cont.]
Answered by Jay-Jay - Sat Jan 9 13:28:22 2010

Period cramps!!!-.-?
Q. k so I got my very first period in September and I never experienced cramping for any period until now. I just got my period today for February and I have really bad cramps (well I think there bad). i despise periods like whenever I get it it's like "Here we go again" I am only 13 so no birth control. I heard bananas help with cramping but I really don't like bananas at all I also heard chocolate helps. But is that all that helps with cramping? I took some Advil and it didn't seem to help. I have school tomorrow so I am wondering what kind of things I should pack in my lunch. Thanks . No stupid answers please! (;
Asked by Sierra C - Sun Feb 20 08:43:38 2011 - Women's Health - 2 Answers - Comments

My period is not due for at least another week Whats with the cramps?
Q. I do not get cramps before my period just with it and my period is not due for 7-10 days. I have strange cramping like period cramps. What could this be? We use contraception I do not think pregnancy is a possability
Asked by lilmee - Sat Jan 31 18:28:21 2009 - Trying to Conceive - 2 Answers - Comments

A. It could just be that you had some left over blood from last month and your body is cramping because of it. I find that this happens to me from time to time and when my period starts I will usually experience brown spotting sometimes the day before my period is due. So if your period starts a day early, or you notice a lot of brown blood mixed in with fresh blood then this is the cause. Some times for some reason we just don't release it all and it can mess with our bodies. You could also be pregnant. Even though you are on contraceptive you can still be pregnant. Rare though so you are right to be thinking that is a really low possibility.
Answered by a0jacob1 - Sat Jan 31 22:45:10 2009

How do i get rid of period cramps?
Q. Im currently on my period im 14. I have the worst pain ive ever had to the point where i want to lean over the toilet and puke. How do i get rid of this?? The pain is so bad right now im ready to cry. Ive already taken 3 pills for period cramps but they didnt help at all.
Asked by Jewels - Sun May 22 13:15:21 2011 - Women's Health - 1 Answers - Comments

Is it normal to get normal period cramps, but no period when you might be pregnant?
Q. I'm trying to get pregnant, my period was due yesterday and I still haven't got it. Pregnancy tests keep coming back negative. Today I am experiencing the same cramps I normally experience when I get my period, but I don't have it, nor any of the other normal signs that I have when I get my period. Is it normal to experience similar symptoms if you're pregnant?
Asked by CheekyWench - Thu Aug 21 17:03:45 2008 - Trying to Conceive - 3 Answers - Comments

A. When I got pregnant I had cramps exactly like my period for a week before I was supposed to get it and two weeks after. I also had a negative HPT the day of my missed period. I waited a couple of days and got a BFP! Good Luck!
Answered by missydanser - Thu Aug 21 17:09:53 2008

What's the difference between stomach aches from holding in gas and period cramps?
Q. I can't tell if the gas i'm getting is because i don't let it out and it hurts my stomach or if it's cramps for getting my period. because i get strong stomach aches and gas i dont know if it's gas or cramps. and my mom had her period when she was 12 in the summer. does that mean that i'll have mine soon because of the genetics? cause i have vaginal discharges and i jus turned 12 and it's almost summer.
Asked by Renee - Tue Jun 22 21:07:51 2010 - Women's Health - 2 Answers - Comments

A. For me,gas 'cramps' are pain towards rear end and period cramps are more centered in the middle of the stomach area,like there's a ball that is constantly 'crashing' into the stomach wall. to be honest most girls dont really have an idea when they were having their first period. I had no idea when I first had it. Went to the toilet and voila,there it was! Your first period is gonna be light anyway so you would probably hardly feel before and after it arrive. i dont think it matters when your mother got her first period. my mother got hers when she was 13 but my younger sis got hers when she was 11. so...its not at all genetics! i know that at your age i was waiting and excited at the same time for my first period (made me feel grown up,lol) [cont.]
Answered by CeciliaP - Tue Jun 22 21:18:08 2010

Period Cramps???!!!?
Q. Okay so im having really bad period cramps! Does anyone have any good tips on how to get rid of them without medication? I already tried ibuprofen and placing a warm cloth on my stomach.. Any other tips? Thanks sooo much!!
Asked by Help Me - Fri Jan 8 14:41:38 2010 - Women's Health - 1 Answers - Comments

A. Take a hot bath, exercise, and drink lot's of water. Hope this helps.
Answered by Sarah Hughes - Fri Jan 8 14:49:04 2010

how do you tell the difference between period cramps and gas?
Q. I have had both and to me they both feel the same. I stayed home from school today and I am in really bad pain and I would like to take some med. for what I have but I don't know what it is. Is there any way to tell the difference between gas and period cramps?
Asked by <3 - Mon Sep 29 12:39:40 2008 - Women's Health - 3 Answers - Comments

A. Well, usually blood doesn't come out of your anus!
Answered by nebensatzdandg - Mon Sep 29 12:55:10 2008

When you get period cramps, how long after does your period start?
Q. I am 11 days off the depo shot and last night I had minor cramps/pains. I am unsure if they are before-period cramps or ovulation pains. When you get period cramps, how many days/weeks later do you actually get your period?
Asked by q of c s l - Sun Sep 6 20:48:31 2009 - Women's Health - 3 Answers - Comments

A. Usually the next day or the same day. I hope it doesnt come for you though! God bless sweetie!
Answered by Shory's in love! - Sun Sep 6 21:03:30 2009

Why do I only have period cramps while wearing tampons?
Q. I am a regular tampon user, but I find myself experiencing terrible cramps throughout my entire period. Every time I take out my tampon I feel relieved, but when I put another in the cramps come back. I took my tampon out for about 3 hours today and just used a pad, I had no cramps. It feels like my tampons are causing me to cramp, but I've been told that it is not possible, can anyone help me?
Asked by SugarBlue - Fri Feb 26 23:27:54 2010 - Women's Health - 4 Answers - Comments

A. I don't wear tampons but one of my friends who used to said that they can cause cramps. So it definitely is possible. She said she didn't know why that happened, but it did. So maybe you should stick to pads. They work for me :)
Answered by Taylorr - Fri Feb 26 23:59:31 2010

How come i dont get period cramps?
Q. Im not saying i want them. But all my friends complain about getting cramps. I have had my period for years now but i have never had cramps. I sometimes feel a bit sick when i have it but nothing like pain or cramping. What causes cramps and how come ive never had them?
Asked by Ellen - Mon Oct 26 01:25:02 2009 - Women's Health - 10 Answers - Comments

A. It's because you are lucky and your hormones are probably balanced and you are healthy. Unlike most of us.
Answered by Brittany - Mon Oct 26 01:29:01 2009

what can i do to relieve period Cramps?
Q. My cramps are terrible, they are only on like the first 2 days or so of my period, but they cause me to barely be able to do anything. They are in my lower abdomen and lower back. Ive already taken 2000 mg of Ibuprofen and a warm compress and it didnt help. Any ideas will be appreciated.
Asked by Lauryn - Wed Jan 13 17:18:09 2010 - Women's Health - 3 Answers - Comments

A. Avoid caffeine and salty foods. That can make you bloated and worsen your cramps. Maybe you should try Midol instead of ibuprofen and take it when you know you'll get cramps soon. Also try a very hot bath. Backrubs are good too. :-)
Answered by OhSnap - Wed Jan 13 17:24:46 2010

What are the the symptoms of constipation vs. period cramps?
Q. I'm just trying to figure out which one I have :P I'm 13, i've had constipation before and i havent had a bowel movement for 2 days now (getting a little worried) i've been having gas as well. My tummy hurts, but im pretty confident that is period cramps. My period is active right now, by the way. Thanks to anyone who answers, best answer will be chosen. if you need more info, tell me what and i will add details. Thank you so much!
Asked by Laura - Sun Nov 8 13:38:27 2009 - Other - Health - 1 Answers - Comments

A. Constipation pain is higher, closer to your waist, but not quite that high. If you push into your stomach and more toward your side you can feel a firmness. That is the intestines backed up with "you know what". If you let it go very long it can be truly painful and potentially dangerous. Dairy & bread products (donuts, crackers etc) increase constipation as well as antihistamines (they dry you out) and pain medications. Not drinking enough liquids and other things, but these are the most common. The gas is a sign, but chocolate and beans causes gas in many people too. The cramps from your menstrual cycle are located down further and to each side above your pelvis in the general area of where your ovaries are located. These… [cont.]
Answered by T H - Sun Nov 8 14:03:37 2009

Any tips for really bad period cramps at school?
Q. Usually my period cramps don't start till about half way through school or once I first get to school or on my way there, but they hurt like hell. Any tips?
Asked by Cecilia - Fri Sep 17 21:12:00 2010 - Women's Health - 3 Answers - Comments

A. Take an advil or midol before you go to school or when you first get there. I used to get the worst cramps during the middle of the day back in HS, then I just figured I would take either 2 advils or a midol before leaving and my cramps quelled themselves pretty quick.
Answered by Mickey - Fri Sep 17 21:15:49 2010

What's the difference between period cramps and stomach cramps?
Q. I've already had my period for the month and by now i would think my cramps would be gone... but there's still this lingering cramp; just not as severe. is it just stomach cramps like after eating or is it really still period cramps?
Asked by swirlycurlyQ - Tue Dec 9 19:47:32 2008 - Women's Health - 2 Answers - Comments

A. Period cramps are normally experienced in your abdomen, around the same pelvic area as your ovaries (near your hips) and sometimes in the upper thighs. If you are getting cramping higher then that, it's unrelated stomach cramps and you should see a doctor.
Answered by Nono24 - Tue Dec 9 19:52:17 2008

Are cramps that feel like period cramps but then turn into gas cramps a sign of early pregnancy?
Q. Are cramps that feel like period cramps but then turn into gas cramps a sign of early pregnancy? I keep having a weird cramp in my lower stomach, at first I think it's a period cramp but then it turns into a gas cramp. Is this a sign of early pregnancy?
Asked by curiousgirl - Mon May 23 13:59:54 2011 - Pregnancy - 3 Answers - Comments

How do you prevent period cramps?
Q. I am going to a party/ meeting thing tomorrow and am expecting my period. I always get debilitating cramps on the first 2 days. How can I prevent this? I have to go to the party, it's an obligation I have already made. I don't know the people so I can't back out or leave early because I don't feel well.
Asked by Emma - Wed Aug 5 21:14:58 2009 - Women's Health - 5 Answers - Comments

A. Drink lots of water!!! i mean a lot. youre body is cramping so much because its working too hard, and even if you dont know it, you may be a little dehydrated, and it will only become worse with your period. water helps so much. also, try heat therapy, like a therma care patch (which is great for when you are out and about), or heat pads to relax the muscles. if you dont have those, my favorite DIY is to take a sock (preferably with high cuffs) and fill it with rice (preferably plain). stick in the microwave, and u have urself some heat therapy. and don't forget the pain relievers, like advil, tylenol, or motrin.
Answered by Melissa Chavez - Wed Aug 5 21:23:24 2009