Don't be afraid to talk to your doctor or healthcare professional

You are not alone. Periods and menstrual symptoms are a part of life. But in situations like the following ones, talk to your doctor, nurse practitioner, or other healthcare professional:5

  • If your PMS, cramps and bleeding are severe1
  • If you have sudden or severe pelvic pain, whether or not it occurs during your period5
  • If your menstrual bleeding is much heavier than usual5
  • If your periods are more frequent than every 21 days5
  • If you suddenly experience cramps, not common to your regular cycle5
  • If your cramps do not respond to your usual medications5
  • If you have a sudden high fever, diarrhea, or skin rash along with your period5
  • If you think you might be pregnant5

References

  1. The facts about PMS. Available at http://www.kotex.com/na/articles-info/the-facts-about-pms/10201.
  2. Good mood foods. Available at http://www.kotex.com/na/articles-info/good-mood-foods-nutritional-choices-to-alleviate-pms/10203.
  3. 6 herbs fosr PMS. Available at http://www.kotex.com/na/articles-info/6-herbs-for-pms/10205.
  4. Got cramps? Get physical. Available at http://www.kotex.com/na/articles-info/got-cramps-get-physical/10106.
  5. Living with your period. Available at http://www.midol.com/living_with_ur_period.html.
  6. Menstrual cycle after pregnancy. Available at http://www.buzzle.com/articles/menstrual-cycle-after-pregnancy.html.
  7. Premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Available at http://www.emedicinehealth.com/premenstrual_syndrome_pms/article_em.htm.
  8. So what I really want to know is … Available at http://www.midol.com/faqs.html.