What is Period Pain?

Period pain can be defined as cramping and soreness in the abdominal region during normal menstruation. The medical terminology for this condition is dysmenorrhoea. Almost 80 percent of all women will experience period pain during their reproductive years. The medical establishment divided period pain into two categories: Primary and Secondary. Primary dysmenorrhoea described the normal cramping and discomfort associated with the menstrual cycle. Secondary dysmenorrhoea is pain that has an underlying cause that is not typical in most women. Teens and young adult women most often experience primary period pain, whereas secondary period pain will affect older women, as they get closer to menopause.

What causes Period Pain?

Period pain is often times caused by the contractions of the uterus during that time of the month. These contractions begin at the end of a 28 to 30 day cycle to expel the lining of the uterus that accumulated to nourish a fertilized egg. If the egg is unfertilized, the lining sheds, thus beginning the female cycle. The contractions are caused by the release of the body's prostaglandins, a hormone produced by the lining of the womb. Period pain can happen with young girl's first period, but most often will occur several months later as the menstrual cycle regulates.

What are the symptoms of Painful Periods?

The symptoms of period pain can vary from woman to woman. Some women may experience a mild soreness in the abdominal region, while others can feel a radial pain that circles around the back and goes down the thighs. The most common type of pain associated with a woman's period is lower abdominal cramping. This pain can also spread to the lower back and the thighs. A few women with severe symptoms may have migraine headaches that are accompanied by nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation or feeling faint. Pain that accompanies the onset of the cycle may dissipate in two to three days. Depending on severity, the pain could interfere with a woman's daily activities. This will only be true of 15% of women, who fall victim to a syndrome called PMDD, a serious form of PMS that needs to be evaluated by a doctor and treated pharmaceutically.

Will Painwave X4000 Help with Period Pain?

Yes! The amazing thing about the revolutionary new Painwave X4000 is that it is a non-invasive, drug-free method of relief that is effective in the treatment of period pain. Women who have tried over the counter pain killers or heating pads may find they like the immediate comfort they get from PainWave X4000. How does it work? Simple. The Painwave X4000 works in conjunction with the body's own bioelectromagnetic ecosystem. Painwave X4000 has no side effects, and the unit is simply moved gently over the surface of the skin in a small circular motion. After chronic use, the Painwave X4000 will stimulate improved blood circulation, cell activity and lymphatic function. These improvements are extremely beneficial in the relief of pain and other discomforts. In many cases, this stimulation will greatly reduce or eliminate pain fro good.

Note: The information contained on these pages is not meant to provide a tool for a self diagnosis. If you are experiencing severe period pain symptoms, seek the professional advice of a medical practitioner to rule out PMDD.

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