Here are five signs that period pain is a reason to see a doctor.

1. Pain ruins your life. If your period pain is so severe that you regularly have to take time off from work, you should talk to your doctor. This condition is not uncommon, but not the norm either. 2. Painkillers don't help. Over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers are usually helpful in relieving monthly discomfort. If there are not enough of them, this is a reason to worry. 3. You have intermittent pelvic pain outside of your period. Discomfort in the pelvis just before your period and in the first few days of your period is normal. Sensitivity also occurs during ovulation. But if your stomach hurts at other times during your cycle, that could be a sign of a problem. 4. Menstrual cramps last longer than 2-3 days The cramps may start the day or the day before your period starts, but they should not last until the end of your period. Or continue after it ends. 5. You have other symptoms.