Cramps are caused by an increased production of hormones during a woman’s menstrual cycle, including prostaglandin, which causes the uterus to contract and shed the monthly lining. Menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea) can start before a woman’s period and last for several days.Treating Menstrual Cramps With Hormone Therapy Menstrual cramps at a glance
Thank you for your collaboration in keeping our community healthy, and remember we are here for you! The team at University of Colorado OB-GYN You can also use the portal to email your doctor. Telehealth appointments now available.Įxpanded video and phone consultation appointments are also available through the My Health Connection patient portal. For other health concerns, please contact us to schedule an appointment. Routine-care appointments such as women's wellness exams will be delayed or rescheduled for a future date. University of Colorado has also implemented increased restrictions for visitors. If you think you may have been exposed to the new coronavirus, COVID-19 (either through travel to a high risk area or close contact with a person who has tested positive for COVID-19), please contact us before visiting. Patients with symptoms who require an urgent visit will need to wear a mask during an in-person appointment. Patients who do not require an urgent visit will be rescheduled for a telehealth visit (see below).
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