[header] How to recognize the symptoms of endometriosis [title] Pay attention to your menstrual cramps. [step] Severe pain during your menstrual period is known as dysmenorrhea. It's normal to experience cramps for a few days before and during your period, but if these cramps are so painful that they interfere with your life, schedule an appointment with your primary care physician or gynecologist. 
[substeps] For many women with endometriosis, these cramps get progressively worse over time. [title] Take chronic pelvic pain seriously.