You have been evaluated in the Emergency Department today for your cramping abdominal pain. Your evaluation suggests that your symptoms are due to menstrual cramps.

Please take ibuprofen up to 600mg every 6 hours to control pain. You can also use heating or cooling packs.

Please follow up with your primary care physician within 1 week. You can find a primary care doctor at UCLA by calling 310-825-2631. You can call (310) 794-7274 to schedule an appointment with a UCLA OB/Gyn.

Return to the Emergency Department if you experience vaginal bleeding, shortness of breath, feeling lightheaded, chest tightness, worsening or uncontrolled pain, fevers 100.4°F or greater, or for any other concerning symptoms.

Thank you for choosing us for your care.