Period Pain

This guide explains the most common type of period pain, primary dysmenorrhea, in straightforward terms.

Most people who menstruate are familiar with cramps, it’s often seen as just part of the deal. But if your period pain consistently feels more intense than what others describe, or it starts to interfere with your day-to-day life, it could be a sign of something more specific: a condition called primary dysmenorrhea.

Period pain is one of the most common health issues affecting people of menstruating age — yet it remains one of the least talked about in workplaces and schools. It's time to look more closely at how primary dysmenorrhea affects productivity, and why recognising it matters.