Next, when talking about what’s normal for any woman, the first thing we all have to acknowledge is that every woman is different. Our bodies all work based on the same basic principles, but each individual is unique because of her environment, her genes, and her choices. That means that what’s normal for one woman may not be very normal for many others. Know your own normal, so when things change you can take action to get healthy again.
There are some painful effects that medical professionals do recognize as normal for a healthy woman. There are also symptoms that would indicate a hormonal imbalance or another condition that results in a more difficult and painful menstrual cycle.
It’s normal to experience some managable pain at the beginning of your period, during the first one or two days. Your period pain would also be normal if it goes away while you’re taking pain medication for your period, or when you’re taking the contraceptive pill.
If your pain persists beyond two days, or you can still feel it after taking medication or when you’ve been on contraceptives for a while, or if it’s bad enough that you can’t function at home or work or anywhere else, then what you’re going through is not normal. Even if you experience those effects on a regular basis, it’s worth discussing with a professional and taking action.