India, July 23 -- Period pain is normalised as something women are simply expected to deal with. However, this is a problematic narrative, as it may lead women to tolerate severe discomfort every month without questioning whether it warrants medical attention.ALSO READ: Indian mothers nutritionally deficient? Gynaecologist shares 4 nutrient gaps behind fatigue, brain fog, sleep issues

We asked gynaecologist Dr Siddesh Iyer at Saukhyam Hospital, Borivali East, Mumbai, to discuss why period pain occurs, when it may mean an underlying condition and how it can be managed.

The first doubt, which the gynaecologist addressed, was whether period pain is normal. He described that it is normal and common during menstruation to experience some for...