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Understanding Menstrual Cramps | Symptoms, Causes, Treatments

What are Menstrual Cramps?


When you have your menstrual period, you may get mild to bad menstrual cramps or pain in your abdomen or back. You may also have nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, a headache, or lightheadedness. Some or all of these problems may start a day or two before your menstrual period and last for part of or all of your menstrual period. Menstrual cramps are caused by contractions of your uterus as the blood leaves your uterus.



Causes:


The lining of your uterus releases special substances called "prostaglandins." These substances increase the contractions and can menstrualcramps2_2.jpgcause nausea and lightheadedness. When you are having regular menstrual periods, or when you are ovulating (when your ovaries release an egg each month), your body releases more "prostaglandins". When you first get your menstrual period, it is common for you not to have regular menstrual periods and you may not ovulate for a few months, or even for a few years. So you may not have menstrual cramps when you first begin your menstrual period. After one or two or three years, when your hormone system is more mature, you might have more severe menstrual cramps.


Find out more about Menstrual Cramps by visiting Medicinenet's websites for Menstrual Cramps

Manhattan Metabolic Weight Loss

 Columbia University Medical Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery

Columbia University Medical Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery

Columbia University Medical Center | Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery

The Herbert Irving Pavilion,161 Fort Washington Avenue, 6th Floor, Room 620
NYC, NY 10032

Call 888-857-1803

Are you tired of being obese? Have you tried exercise and diets, but nothing seems to work? Don't feel bad, many people today suffer from obesity. Often times, losing weight is impossible using traditional methods (diet and exercise). The reason is many people are genetically predisposed to obesity. Get the help you need from Dr. Marc Bessler, MD and the Columbia University Center of Obesity Surgery. Dr. Bessler has been the director of Columbia University Center of Obesity Surgery for over 10 years and specializes in many weight loss surgeries.



Manipulation Under Anesthesia (MUA) West Palm Beach, Florida

Dr. Louis Miller

Dr. Louis Miller

Advanced Pain Relief Center of South Florida

6133 Lake Worth Road
Lake Worth, FL 33463

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Are you suffering from excruciating back pain or do you live with muscle stiffness? Have you tried many treatments without acceptable results? Manipulation Under Anesthesia or MUA, is a type of therapy that can help your back pain treatment. The office of Dr. Louis Miller, DC in West Palm Beach, Florida can offer you Manipulation Under Anesthesia.



Carpal Tunnel Syndrome New York City

 Christopher Trahan OMD., LAc

Christopher Trahan OMD., LAc

Olympus Center for Holistic and Integrative Medicine

54 West 21st Street (near 6th Ave)Suite 910
NYC, NY 10010

Call (888)-530-0611

Are you tired of feeling limited due to your carpal tunnel syndrome? Do you live in or near New York City? Dr. Trahan O.M.D., L.Ac. runs the Olympus Center for Holistic and Integrative Medicine in NYC, and has helped many patients who suffered with carpal tunnel syndrome.



Chelation Therapy Bay Area Houston, Texas

 Richard W. Walker Jr., MD

Richard W. Walker Jr., MD

Healthe and Well PC

201 Enterprise Ave. Suite 800
League City, Texas 77573

Call 888-450-2599

Do you or a loved one suffer from a severe allergic reaction? Is exposure to toxic materials in day-to-day life causing you sickness and discomfort? Few people are really aware of the toxins that we expose ourselves to each day. Everything from food to makeup contains chemicals that with improper exposure can lead to disease. The practice of chelation therapy has helped remove many types of toxins and contaminants from the body for over 80 years. Today the FDA-approved EDTA chelation therapy is the standard for poison treatment in the USA. Don't take chances with your health and well-being. Those in Bay Area Houston, Texas, contact Healthe and Well, PC today.



Antalgic-Trak Astoria, Long Island City, Queens

NY Rehab, Pain Management & Medical Services, P.C.

NY Rehab, Pain Management & Medical Services, P.C.

32-44 31st Street
Astoria, NY 11106

Call (888) 292-7798

Back and neck disorders can not only be extremely painful, but can also severely limit your functioning. If you are looking for quality noninvasive care and live in or around Astoria, Long Island City, Queens, NY, turn to Dr. Howard Goodman and the NY Rehab, Pain Management & Medical Services, P.C. for the most advanced non-surgical treatments. Dr. Goodman, D.C. is one of the first Doctors in New York to offer Antalgic-Trak, spinal decompression treatment and is the first Empowered Doctor to offer this technology.



Women's Health Care Reno, Nevada

Dr. Frank Shallenberger

Dr. Frank Shallenberger

Nevada Center for Alternative and Anti-Aging Medicine

1231 Country Club Drive
Carson City, NV 89703

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You've heard the words- mammogram, osteoporosis, breast cancer- but you've always been healthy. However, the effects of breast cancer and bone loss are potentially devastating and preventative healthcare has become more effective than ever. The Nevada Center of Alternative and Anti-Aging Medicine in the Reno, Nevada area, offers a comprehensive approach to women's health care.



Spinal Decompression Shrewsbury, Monmouth County

Dr. Dimitrios Lambrou, D.C.

Dr. Dimitrios Lambrou, D.C.

North East Spine and Sports Medicine

1104 Arnold Ave.
Point Pleasant, NJ 08742

Call 888-516-6356

Dr. Dimitrios Lambrou D.C. near Shrewsbury, Monmouth County believes that the human body is very capable of healing itself without the help of medication but sometimes, it just needs a push in the right direction. That's why she treats the chronic pain of herniated or bulging disc with the help of the latest technology of Spinal Decompression.



Scoliosis Treatment Manhattan, NYC

Dr. Steven Shoshany

Dr. Steven Shoshany

New York Integrative Medical and Rehab

632 Broadway, Ste 303 (btw. Bleecker & Houston)
NYC, NY 10012

Call (888) 435-7155

Has spine pain from scoliosis been responsible for a change in your quality of life in Manhattan, NYC? Dr. Steven Shoshany, an accomplished and skilled Doctor of Chiropractic helps people find comfort and peace from struggles likes these.



Fibromyalgia Fairfield, Connecticut

Dr. Adrian Marcus

Dr. Adrian Marcus

Back & Neck Pain Center of Greenwich, P.C.

100 Melrose Ave # 101
Greenwich, CT 06830

Call (888) 847-1821

Do you wake up in the morning feeling an intense and throbbing neck pain? Have you been feeling unusually fatigued on a regular basis? Well, these are all symptoms of Fibromyalgia, and if left untreated, there's a huge likelihood that your condition can get worse. That is why you need to receive quality treatment from Dr. Adrian Marcus at the Back & Neck Pain Center of Greenwich, P.C. in Fairfield, Connecticut, where qualified professionals are there to offer you a wide range of services that are just right for you.



Manipulation under anesthesia Bergen County, NJ

Dr. David Podell, DC

Dr. David Podell, DC

Waterfront Institute for Spine and Joint Rehabilitation

115 River Rd, Bld 10
Edgewater, NJ 07020

Call (888) 319-4510

At the Waterfront Institute for Spine and Joint Rehabilitation in Edgewater, NJ, Dr. David Podell, DC performs various procedures to treat back pain along with manipulation under anesthesia.



Complementary Integrative Medicine Las Vegas, Nevada

Dr. Daniel Royal

Dr. Daniel Royal

New Hope Medical

9065 S Pecos Road, Suite 240
Henderson, Nevada 89074

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Many disorders are unresponsive to traditional medical treatments. This is why Dr. Daniel Royal has dedicated his life to perfecting Complementary Integrative Medicine. He operates out of the state of the art New Hope Medical Center and works alongside a team of friendly professionals in order to give you extraordinary personal care. He has a growing reputation for excellence and would love to welcome you to his growing family of satisfied patients.



Back Pain Treatment Lower East Side Manhattan

Dr. Steven Shoshany

Dr. Steven Shoshany

New York Integrative Medical and Rehab

632 Broadway, Ste 303 (btw. Bleecker & Houston)
Manhattan, NY 10012

Call (888) 435-7155

Does back pain affect your ability to play sports? Is it making normal, everyday activities an impossible chore? Then receiving back pain treatment isn't a choice; it is a priority. That is why a visit with board certified chiropractor, Dr. Steven Shoshany D.C, C.C.E.P. near the Lower East Side of Manhattan, is exactly what you owe yourself. He has the qualifications as well as the experience to help you live a normal, active life again.



Carpal Tunnel Brunswick County, NC

 Pamela Owens

Pamela Owens

At The Beach Chiropractic

6934 Beach Drive SW Suite 2
Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469

Call 910-575-2225

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a growing phenomenon that can be very painful as well as limiting. If you live in Brunswick County, NC, the professional more and more satisfied patients are turning to for quality care is Dr. Pamela Owens. Dr. Owens operates out of the state of the art At the Beach Chiropractic Health Center and can help ease your pain with quality chiropractic care.



Chiropractor Seattle, WA

Dr. Jeremy Meadows

Dr. Jeremy Meadows

Spinal Relief Center USA

13325 100th Ave NE Ste B&C
Kirkland, Washington 98034

Call (888) 351-8612

Tired of living with back pain and looking for an effective chiropractor? It is estimated that 5.4 million Americans are disabled annually due to back pain. You don't have to be one of them. Get the latest in chiropractic treatment with Jeremy Meadows, D.C. in Seattle/ Redmond, WA.



Spinal Decompression Uptown Manhattan, New York City

Dr. Steven S. Moalemi, M.D.

Dr. Steven S. Moalemi, M.D.

Empire Physical Medicine & Pain Management

551 5th Avenue Ste. 525
Manhattan, NY 10176

Call (888) 898-7795

Back pain and neck pain are some of the most common conditions that affect the lives of Americans each year. However, fears of back surgery, injections for pain relief or long term use of medications like pain killers are normal and often dissuade sufferers from these risky options. Fortunately, there are effective options for the treatment of back pain that don't involve surgery. In Uptown Manhattan, Dr. Steven Moalemi, M.D. of Empire Physical Medicine & Pan Management serving all of New York City makes use of this technology, spinal decompression to get results and has been helping people get over pain for more than 15 years.



Physical Therapy Manhattan, New York City

Dr. Steven S. Moalemi, M.D

Dr. Steven S. Moalemi, M.D

Empire Physical Medicine & Pain Management

551 5th Avenue Ste. 525
Manhattan, NY 10176

Call (888) 898-7795

If you have been injured or in an accident and you require physical therapy to get back into active shape, finding the proper treatment and care is important. Your recovery may depend on it. In a big city like Manhattan, it is easy to get lost among the millions of people living here. You want to be sure you are getting the best treatment available, which is why Empire Physical Medicine & Pain Management provides a customized physical therapeutic program developed for each individual patient. Steven Moalemi, MD is dedicated to relieving your pain and treating your condition using the latest in advanced technology and medicine.



Spinal Stenosis Treatment and Relief New Jersey

Dr. Ronald Spiaggia

Dr. Ronald Spiaggia

Performance Rehabilitation & Sports Injury Center

459 Watchung Avenue
Watchung, NJ 07069

Call 888-897-4870

Are you excluding yourself from physical activaties because of Spinal Stenosis? Do you find yourself at the mercy of drugs to help alleviate the pain? Have you even considered surgery as an option to end the pain? At the Performance Rehabilitation Center in New Jersey, Dr. Ronald Spiaggia, DC, has years of experience proving patients with excellent non-surgical care for numerous spinal conditions. Spinal Stenosis relief is only a phone call away.



Back Pain Treatment White Plains, New York

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Westchester Spinal Decompression Center

1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains, NY 10605

Call 914-908-5562

You can't get out of bed, go to work, or play with your children. You've tried invasive medical treatments and pain medication but you've resigned yourself to living a life in pain. Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC, MS is a chiropractic doctor who offers proven, non invasive, back pain treatment in Westchester, New York, allowing patients to live lives free of pain.



Spinal Decompression Tacoma, WA

 Empowered Doctor

Empowered Doctor

EMPOWERED DOCTOR Medical Marketing

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Medical Professionals Only, WA

Call 1-888-697-2630

Looking for spinal decompression treatment? It is the non-surgical alternative for back pain or neck pain in the Tacoma, WA area offers advanced treatments such as the DRX9000. Get back to your active life with spinal decompression therapy.



Lower Back Pain Naples, Florida

Dr. Matt Bergtold

Dr. Matt Bergtold

Olde Naples Chiropractic Health Center

689 Tamiami Trail N. Suite D
Naples, FL 34102

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Is Lower Back Pain becoming more than just a minor inconvenience? Is it so painful at times that you find yourself unable to live the active life that you deserve? Specializing in Auto, Work and Sports Injuries, Dr. Matthew R. Bergtold at the Olde Naples Chiropractic Health Center has the chiropractic expertise that can alleviate your individual lower back care needs. Located in Naples, Florida, Dr. Bergtold and his entire staff work as a team in order to treat your Lower Back Pain effectively.