What are the main signs and symptoms of menstrual cramps?

Menstrual cramping or pain usually begins a couple of days before the onset of menstruation and generally lasts for a few days after.^[1][2]

These symptoms include:

• Sharp cramps in the lower abdomen that sometimes radiate to the lower back and down the legs.
• Nausea
• Sweating
• Headaches
• Dizziness
• Fatigue
• Diarrhea