Around 80% of women experience period pain at some stage in their lifetime. You can suffer from period pain from your early teens right up to the menopause. Most women experience some discomfort during menstruation, especially on the first day. But in 5% to 10% of women the pain is severe enough to disrupt their life. Irregular periods impact every aspect of a woman’s life, from planning activities and chores to their overall mental and emotional well-being.
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