"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Period cramps can be the worst — you're minding your own business, then suddenly, it feels like someone's ...

Cramping during pregnancy might concern you, but it's common during all stages of pregnancy and only requires medical aid in ...

Orgasms cause your uterus to contract, which can cause cramping — but a UTI, vaginismus, and other conditions can also cause ...

Experiencing cramps but no period? It might be scary to feel pelvic pain and discomfort outside of your menstrual cycle (especially if it’s in addition to other startling symptoms), but the cause ...

Myths about menstruation have existed for as long as people have menstruated. The ancient Romans believed that menstrual fluid could kill crops. And today, the urban legend that swimming in the ocean ...

board-certified OB/GYN and assistant professor at the Raquel and Jaime Gilinski department of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive science at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Read on to ...

When you get an IUD, it’s normal to feel cramping. “Your uterus is a muscle, and when you place something inside of it, the muscle responds by tightening,” says Lisa Holloway, a nurse practitioner ...

Medically reviewed by Cordelia Nwankwo, MD Copper IUDs can cause painful cramps and heavy menstrual bleeding.They may cause ...

Experiencing cramps but no period? It might be scary to feel pelvic pain and discomfort outside of your menstrual cycle (especially if it’s in addition to other startling symptoms), but the cause ...

Discover the common causes of cramping after sex, along with the best treatment and prevention options recommended by an OB/GYN. To get a handle on what you might be dealing with, keep reading. Here’s ...

Uterine fibroid tumors can be painful and troublesome – and sometimes undiagnosed. “Up to 30% of women have them and don't know,” Samy Iskandar, an obstetrician and gynecologist at Bon Secours OB-GYN, ...