After Period Cramps
I’m having the worst after period cramps the last couple of days. I ended my period Wednesday, and it’s now Sunday. I’m having the worst sharp pain in the area of my left ovary. It gets worse with movement. Does anyone else here experience shooting similar to this? If so, what helps alleviate them for you? I’ve tried medical marijuana, heating pad, Excedrin migraine(sometimes helps with cramps), and nothing is helping.
Hi
. A sharp pain in your ovary that continues over a few days might indicate an endometrial cyst or an endometrioma (chocolate cyst), While it might be harmelss, cysts can also grow and become infected and endometrioma can cause extreme pain and permanent damage to the ovary. It would be wise to call your doctor and ask to be seen immediately. If you can't get an appointment, consider a trip to the ER, especially if the pain worsens. Here is an article about the potential dangers of "just dealing" with endo pain that might interest you: https://endometriosis.net/living/just-pain. Here is another article about endometrioma: https://endometriosis.net/clinical/ovarian-endometriomas. I hope this helps. Please keep me posted. I will be thinking of you. Warmly, Lori (Team Member)
