- Resources
Can Multiple Sclerosis Cause A 17 Day Menstruation Period?
Painful menstrual periods are periods in which a woman experiences crampy lower abdominal pain, sharp pain that comes and goes, aching pain, or possibly back pain.
Alternative Names
Menstruation - painful; Dysmenorrhea; Periods - painful; Cramps - menstrual; Menstrual cramps
Considerations
Painful menstruation affects many women. For a small number of women, the discomfort makes it difficult to perform normal household, job, or school-related activities for a few days during each...
Read moreMore information on "Can Multiple Sclerosis Cause A 17 Day Menstruation Period?"
From Our Experts
Fatigue and Sleepiness in Multiple Sclerosis
Fatigue or tiredness is extremely common in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and is an important cause of disability. The mechanism for this symptom... Read more »
Vertigo & Multiple Sclerosis: My Life On a Surfboard
“What was that supposed to be?” My husband often asks the question in a playful manner. Playful, because he knows exactly what it... Read more »
Multiple Sclerosis Can Cause Society to View You Differently
“You look so good!” What is it about that phrase that makes those of us with MS cringe? Visit any MS related website or blog and... Read more »
Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month: Educate and Advocate for a cause
Now that MS Education and Awareness Month (in the US) is coming to an end, it is time to think about what you can do moving forward to help... Read more »
Living Day to Day with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Multiple Sclerosis
Sometimes when I wake up in the morning and the sun is shining brightly through my white curtains, I just know that it's going to be a... Read more »
From Our Sources
Menstrual periods: heavy, prolonged, or irregular
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Alternative Names Irregular menstruation; Heavy, prolonged, or irregular periods; Menorrhagia; Polymenorrhea; Metrorrhagia and other... Read more »
Menstruation: absent
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Missed periods; Lack of menses; Periods - missed; AmenorrheaHome CareTreatment depends on the cause.For amenorrhea caused by normal delay of... Read more »
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
PMDD; Severe PMS Definition Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a condition in which a woman has severe depression symptoms,... Read more »
Featuring Content From:
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2012 Remedy Health Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
