How to explain periods, menstrual cramps and bleeding in Spanish

Do you ever have to discuss periods, menstrual cramps and menstrual bleeding in Spanish? If so, this medical Spanish video is perfect for you.

In this lesson, you’ll learn …

How to ask initial questions about menstrual periods in Spanish
Useful anatomy vocabulary for periods and cramps conversations
Useful symptoms vocabulary for periods and cramping
How to explain why women experience menstrual cramping
How to discuss normal and abnormal levels of menstrual pain and cramping
How to discuss normal and abnormal levels of menstrual bleeding
How to suggest certain lifestyle and home remedies for periods
How to suggest common treatments for periods

Initial Menstruation Questions:

¿A qué edad tuvo su primer periodo? = At what age did you have your first period?
¿Cuándo fue su último periodo (menstrual)? = When was your last period?
¿Cada cuántos días tiene su regla? = How often do you have your period?
¿Sus periodos son regulares o irregulares? (la frecuencia) = Are your periods regular or irregular?
¿Por cuántos días normalmente tiene la regla? = How many days do you have your period for?
¿Los periodos son muy abundantes? = Are your periods very heavy?
¿Cada cuánto tiempo tiene que cambiar su copa menstrual, tampón o toalla sanitaria? = How often do you have to change your menstrual cup, tampon, or pad?

Related Anatomy Vocabulary:

El abdomen = abdomen
El endometrio = endometrium
El revestimiento del útero = lining of the uterus
El útero = uterus
La espalda = back
La espalda baja / la cintura = lower back
La parte inferior del abdomen = lower abdomen
La región lumbar = lumbar region
La sangre = blood
La vagina = vagina
Las hormonas = hormones
Las prostaglandinas = prostaglandins
Las trompas de Falopio = Fallopian tubes
Los fibromas = fibroids
Los muslos = thighs
Los ovarios = ovaries
Los óvulos = eggs

Menstrual symptom vocabulary:

El aumento de peso = weight gain
El dolor de cabeza = headache
El dolor menstrual = menstrual pain
El dolor punzante = sharp pain
El sangrado menstrual normal = normal menstrual bleeding
El sangrado menstrual abundante = heavy menstrual bleeding
La diarrea = diarrhea
La fatiga = fatigue
La hinchazón = swelling
La irritabilidad = irritability
La náusea = nausea
Las heces blandas = soft stools
Los calambres menstruales = menstrual cramps
Los cólicos = menstrual cramps
Los mareos = dizziness
Los periodos abundantes = heavy periods
Los periodos dolorosos = painful periods
Los periodos irregulares = irregular periods

Menstrual cups, pads and tampons:

La copa menstrual = menstrual cup
Las toallas sanitarias = pads
Los tampones = tampons

Learn this menstrual cramping and period vocabulary with the quizlet activity below:

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