It's not always easy to listen to ones body and know when your problems have gone too far. It can also feel difficult to have to ask for help. Here are 5 signs that tell you to take your problems seriously and seek help.

Seek medical advice if you experience one or more of the following:
1. Limitations
You feel that your menstrual symptoms are limiting your life.
2. Abcense
You miss school/work a lot.
3. Painkillers don't work
You feel that ordinary painkillers does not mkae you pain free..
4. Worry & anxiety
You are very worried about your problems during menstruation.
5. Symtoms of a disorder
You recognise the issues connected to one or more of the disorders mentioned in this article.
Helpful tip!
If you feel very worried you can always call Vårdupplysningen 1177 to talk to a nurse about you problems.
Written in collaboration with RFSU
Last updated 12/17/2018 - 15:50