經期前後可有腹部不適或抽痛，但若疼痛較以往明顯、影響日常生活，或月經量及規律出現變化，值得向醫護查詢原因。Discomfort or cramps can occur around a period. Pain that is worse than usual, affects daily life or occurs with changes in bleeding or cycle pattern should be discussed with a clinician.
帶備月經及疼痛紀錄Bring a record of periods and pain
可記錄疼痛與月經的時間關係、持續多久、出血情況及已用藥物。經期以外出血、持續疼痛或突然嚴重不適，應及時求醫，不應只按過往經驗自行判斷。Record when pain occurs relative to your period, its duration, bleeding and medicines used. Seek assessment for bleeding between periods, persistent pain or sudden severe discomfort rather than assuming it is the same as previous episodes.