Period pain while visiting Sweden
Medically reviewed by Dr Toha Soodhun, specialist in family medicine · 15 November 2026
Period pain is felt low in the abdomen, the back and sometimes the thighs, usually strongest on the first days of bleeding. Over-the-counter pain relief works well for most people, especially when taken early, and heat and gentle movement help too. If the usual pain relief does not help, or the pain is new or different, a doctor can assess you by video.
Self-care
- Take pain relief as soon as the pain starts. Combining paracetamol with ibuprofen or naproxen often works best — follow the dose on the package.
- Put something warm on the abdomen or back, or take a warm shower.
- A walk or light exercise can ease the pain.
What a video doctor can do
- Assess whether the pain sounds like ordinary period pain
- Discuss treatments that reduce or stop bleeding, such as hormonal contraception
- Decide whether you need a gynaecological examination
See a doctor in person if…
- Over-the-counter pain relief does not help
- Severe period pain that you have never had before
- Pain between periods, during sex or when going to the toilet
Our clinics in Gothenburg, Stockholm and Malmö can usually see you the same day (3,200 SEK, or +700 SEK after a video consultation). If you cannot come in, we can visit you at your hotel or home in central Gothenburg, Stockholm or Malmö — see prices.
Seek emergency care or call 112 if…
- Sudden severe abdominal pain if you could be pregnant, especially with bleeding or dizziness
- Severe abdominal pain with fever, fainting or feeling very ill
Questions
Can I postpone my period while travelling?
Yes, usually. See our page on postponing your period for how it works with and without hormonal contraception.
Can very painful periods be a sign of something else?
Sometimes, for example endometriosis. Pain that stops you living as normal is worth discussing with a doctor.
See a licensed Swedish doctor by video
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