Khara Simpson News Today

Period cramps can be miserable. While one doctor compared them to a heart attack, another said that the comparison isn't accurate because many heart attacks are actually mild.

Vaginal cramps can occur during your period or be a result of underlying conditions like pelvic inflammatory disease or vulvodynia. Experts explain.

There are four different stages of endometriosis and they are diagnosed based on the extent of the disease process, from minimal to advanced.

Cramps after a period may not be serious, but severe or constant cramps may be a sign of an underlying condition, like endometriosis.