Teenagers with period pain more likely to have chronic adult pain, study says

While past research has focused on pelvic pain, the authors say the study is the first to reveal a link to chronic pain in other parts of the body. Photograph: fizkes/Getty Images/iStockphoto

Teenagers who have moderate or severe period pain are much more likely to develop chronic pain as adults, according to research.

Researchers said the findings should serve as a wake-up call to improve menstrual education, reduce stigma, and ensure young people have access to effective support and treatment early on.