For many women, menstrual pain is something they ignore as ‘normal’, even if it disrupts daily life, forces them to miss work/school, cancel plans or rely on painkillers every month. Heavy bleeding, exhaustion and discomfort are endured silently, sometimes for years, without asking why.

What many people don’t realize is that in some cases, menstrual pain may point to an underlying condition that has gone unnoticed. April, celebrated as Adenomyosis Awareness Month, is a reminder to take these experiences seriously, because for many people, what seems like a ‘bad period’ may actually be a medical condition that requires attention, understanding and care.