Why does my stomach hurt for the 1st day and a half when I'm on my period?

Question

I don't have any other problems while on it, but stomach pains. God, I hate it. Midol seems to help a bit, sometimes.

Answer 1

Could be a result of the hormonal influx

Answer 2

The cramps are caused by your uterus contracting to get rid of the blood and shed the lining inside. Using Midol, Motrin, Tylenol, and Aspirin will help relieve the pain. I also recommend soaking in a hot bath or even using the heat pads that you can wear for up to 8 hours. Those things are awesome! They work so great. They put out enough heat to soothe you all day without burning you.

Answer 3

It's probably cramps. If normal doses of Midol don't help enough, you should see your doctor about taking stronger painkillers and/or birth control pills to reduce the cramps.

Answer 4

hi!those are called Mittel-Schmerz pains and are normal.they happen because when of a local inflammation around your ovaries when you're having a period.
exercising during your period can lessen the pain significantly.i know it may seem hard with all the pain but it is a proven fact that we read in our books all the time! plus i've tried it and it works on me!
you can also take a drug called mefenamic acid(this is the generic name, a lot of companies make it, just look for the active ingredient).it lessens the pain and the blood flow.
hope i helped!

Answer 5

It's not necessarily your stomach that hurts, but your insides are moving around, the abdomen is cramping, etc. This is normal on heavy days.

Answer 6

Cramps caused by the contraction of the uterus to expel the lining. It's completely normal and most women get them.

Answer 7

Cramps. Most people tend to get them.