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The idea is to look for possible causes of your painful periods, such as fibroids in your womb. This may involve an internal examination to check your womb (uterus) and pelvis as well as an examination of your tummy. Your doctor will usually examine you if they suspect that you have secondary dysmenorrhoea. In that case an underlying cause of painful periods (secondary dysmenorrhoea) may be suspected. Tests and an internal (pelvic) examination are not normally needed unless symptoms are unusual. Your doctor will probably also examine the front of your tummy (abdomen) just to check that it is normal (which it is in primary dysmenorrhoea). In many cases (particularly in teenagers) the symptoms are so typical that it can be confidently diagnosed by your doctor just by asking about your symptoms. What tests are needed for painful periods?

You should see your doctor if any of these symptoms develop. Note: the following are not symptoms of primary dysmenorrhoea: In some women, other symptoms occur as well as pain - for example:

Tends to become less severe as you get older, or after having a baby.

Usually lasts 12-24 hours but lasts 2-3 days in some cases.

Usually starts as the bleeding starts, but it may start up to a day before.

May spread to your lower back, or to the top of your legs.

Period pains may only begin 6-12 months after you have started your periods. Often, the first few periods that you have are painless. The main symptom is crampy pain in your lower tummy (abdomen).

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