Preparing questions in advance can help patients have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor or healthcare professional the following questions regarding menstrual pain:

1. Are menstrual cramps a problem I have to learn to live with every month?
   
   
2. What are the best ways to reduce my discomfort?
   
   
3. When should I begin to be concerned about my menstrual cramps?
   
   
4. How can I tell if there is another condition causing my pain?
   
   
5. Is there anything I can do to prevent dysmenorrhea?
   
   
6. Can my IUD be related to my cramps? If so, what can I use as an alternative method of birth control?
   
   
7. Does menstrual pain change with a woman’s age?
   
   
8. Are menstrual cramps related to PMS?
   
   
9. Are menstrual symptoms inherited?
   
   
10. Will dysmenorrhea affect my fertility?