Dysmenorrhea is the medical term for painful menstrual periods which are caused by uterine contractions. This could be primary or secondary. Painful periods because of a disorder or an infection in your female reproductive organs is called secondary dysmenorrhea. If you have severe or unusual menstrual cramps or cramps that last for more than two or three days, contact your healthcare provider. LIKE, SAVE and SHARE with someone who would benefit from this 👆🏿 Follow me thewhizdoc to see new exciting family + sexual + reproductive health tips, and educational content” Comment down below if you have any questions. DISCLAIMER: Statements reflect my own personal opinions, not those of my employer, past or present, or any other organization with which I may be affiliated. ⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #endometriosis #menstrualcramps #menstrualcycle #menstrualhealth #menstruation #menstruationmatters #periodcramps #periodpain #periodproblems #periods #periodstories