Painful periods: What we can do to help!

Описание: Sometimes periods suck. But it doesn't have to be that way. Watch as Dr. Lincoln describes what can cause painful periods, how we figure it out, and things we can do to get you feeling better during that time of the month!


0:00 Intro
0:37 Definitions: primary and secondary dysmenorrhea
1:20 What can cause painful periods?
2:01 What to do if your periods suck
2:33 Will I have to have a pelvic exam?
3:02 What we'll do when you come see us & evaluations we'll order
4:40 Treatments - NSAIDs
5:21 Narcotics
5:34 Birth control
6:19 Exercise, sleep, smoking
6:33 Supplements and vitamins
6:48 Diet changes and complementary therapies
8:06 Treating secondary dysmenorrhea
9:04 Five treatment takeaways


--------------------------------------------------------------
REFERENCES and RESOURCES to go deeper:

1. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. FAQ Dysmenorrhea: Painful periods. https://www.acog.org/womens-health/fa...

2. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Committee Opinion #760: Dysmenorrhea and endometriosis in the adolescent. https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinica...

3. Johns Hopkins Health. Dysmenorrhea. https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/healt...

--------------------------------------------------------------
BE SOCIAL!

Don't forget to come follow along elsewhere!

Instagram:   / drjenniferlincoln  
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drjenniferlin...
Website: https://www.drjenniferlincoln.com/
Email: [email protected]

----------------------------------------------------------
DISCLAIMER: None of this content constitutes direct medical advice or constitutes a patient-doctor relationship. Views expressed here do not represent the views of Dr. Lincoln's employer. For personalized medical advice, consult with your doctor.


Music: Red Mountain
Musician: Winter Foe
Site: https://icons8.com/music/

#periods #periodssuck #obgyn