Menstrual Cramps
When To See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:
Do you think you are pregnant?
See significance of pregnancy if you need information to help you answer the questions below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.
Call your health professional immediately if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes Do you have severe cramping lower abdominal pain?
Call your health professional today if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes Have you had moderate cramping lower abdominal pain for 4 hours or longer?
You may wait to see if the symptoms improve over the next 24 hours (or specified time period) if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes Have you had mild cramping off and on or localized lower abdominal pain for longer than 24 hours?
If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.
| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS | Last Updated: July 11, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine Kirtly Jones, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology | |
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