India, May 9 -- Period cramps every month can be physically and mentally distressing, almost like your insides are clawing and waging war on you, wreaking havoc on your lower abdomen and back. Sometimes the pain becomes so intense that you cancel all your plans, crawl into bed, and reach for your comfort treats and snacks.

But just like how your period changes over time, can your period pain change too, and what does that mean for your health?

Period cramps are increasingly common, but more often than not, they are solely seen with menstruation, as a symptom of the period. But they also need special attention to better identify underlying health conditions, right from intensity to evolution with age.

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, ...