The 20 Best Painful Menstrual Periods Doctors Near Me in La Jolla, CA

Find the Top Painful Menstrual Periods Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 88 doctor with experience in Painful Menstrual Periods near La Jolla, CA. Of these, 85 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
    Reproductive Medicine
    Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
    Reproductive Medicine

    Associates For Plastic Surgery Medical Group Inc.

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 300, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Minoos Hosseinzadeh is a Reproductive Medicine provider practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Hosseinzadeh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. Her clinical expertise encompasses Infertility, Tubal Disease, Painful Menstrual Periods, and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

    Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
    Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Office

    9339 Genesee Ave, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Laurie Greenberg is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Greenberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Premature Ovarian Failure, Female Genital Sores, Vaginal Cysts, Vaginal Dryness, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

    Advanced in Painful Menstrual Periods
    Reproductive Medicine
    Advanced in Painful Menstrual Periods
    Reproductive Medicine

    Office

    9333 Genesee Ave Ste 340, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sanjay Agarwal is a Reproductive Medicine provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Agarwal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Endometriosis, Infertility, Painful Menstrual Periods, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, and Hysterectomy.

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    Advanced in Painful Menstrual Periods
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Advanced in Painful Menstrual Periods
    Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Ucsd Physicians Network-Specialty Care

    9339 Genesee Ave Ste 220, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Keerti Gurushanthaiah is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Gurushanthaiah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Premature Ovarian Failure, Menopause, Infertility, Neonatal Ovarian Cyst, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

    Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
    Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Office

    8910 Villa La Jolla Dr Ste 200, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amy Driebe is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Driebe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods, Solitary Fibrous Tumor, Carney Complex, Intrauterine Device Insertion, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

    Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
    Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Office

    7301 Girard Ave Ste 300, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Catharine Marshall is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Marshall is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Angiomyoma, Uterine Fibroids, Endometriosis, and Endometrial Polyps.

    Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
    Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Office

    8910 Villa La Jolla Dr Ste 200, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sheila Mody is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Mody is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Painful Menstrual Periods, Cervical Cancer, Tubal Disease, Intrauterine Device Insertion, and Tubal Ligation.

    Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
    Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Office

    8910 Villa La Jolla Dr Ste 200, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gillian Mackay is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Mackay is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. Her clinical expertise encompasses Endometrial Polyps, Amenorrhea, Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

    Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
    Obstetrics and Gynecology

    University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center

    9300 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Laura Delcore is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Delcore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods, Bartholin Cyst or Abscess, Intestinal Leiomyoma, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Oophorectomy.

    Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
    Obstetrics and Gynecology

    University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center

    9300 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Klein is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Klein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods, Myotonia Congenita, Hydrocele, Intrauterine Device Insertion, and Salpingo-Oophorectomy.

    Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
    Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Ucsd Physicians Network-Specialty Care

    9339 Genesee Ave Ste 220, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jon Lischke is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Lischke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Premature Ovarian Failure, Menopause, Infertility, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

    Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
    Reproductive Medicine
    Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
    Reproductive Medicine

    Office

    9333 Genesee Ave Ste 340, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Antoni Duleba is a Reproductive Medicine provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Duleba is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Ovarian Cysts, Endometriosis, and Infertility.

    Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
    Obstetrics and Gynecology

    West Coast Ob./Gyn. Inc.

    7695 Cardinal Ct Ste 240, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lisa Underwood is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Underwood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. Her clinical expertise encompasses Menorrhagia, Carney Complex, Solitary Fibrous Tumor, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

    Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
    Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Ucsd Physicians Network-Specialty Care

    9339 Genesee Ave Ste 220, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dana Teller is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Teller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vaginal Cysts, Vaginal Dryness, Premenstrual Syndrome, Vulvodynia, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

    Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
    Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Ucsd Physicians Network-Specialty Care

    9339 Genesee Ave Ste 220, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Wendy Buchi is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Buchi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. She is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Premature Ovarian Failure, Vulvovaginitis, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Menopause, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

    Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
    Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Ucsd Physicians Network-Specialty Care

    9339 Genesee Ave Ste 220, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kim Bui is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Bui is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Premature Ovarian Failure, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Vulvovaginitis, Intrauterine Device Insertion, and Oophorectomy.

    Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
    Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Ucsd Physicians Network-Specialty Care

    9339 Genesee Ave Ste 220, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lauren Robertson is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Robertson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Menopause, Gonorrhea, Vaginal Yeast Infection, Vulvovaginitis, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

    Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
    Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Ucsd Physicians Network-Specialty Care

    9339 Genesee Ave Ste 220, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Samantha Berg is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Berg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vaginal Cysts, Vaginal Dryness, Female Genital Sores, Intrauterine Device Insertion, and Thrombectomy.

    Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
    Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Ucsd Physicians Network-Specialty Care

    9339 Genesee Ave Ste 220, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Catherine Dieffenbach is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Dieffenbach is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vaginal Cysts, Vaginal Dryness, Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods, Carney Complex, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

    Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
    Internal Medicine

    Christina Lam NP A Professional Nursing Corporation

    5755 Oberlin Dr Ste 100, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Huy Ho is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Ho is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Scabies, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Painful Menstrual Periods?

    Painful menstrual periods are periods in which a woman has crampy lower abdominal pain, which can be sharp or aching and come and go. Back pain and/or leg pain may also be present.

    Some pain during your period is normal, but a large amount of pain is not. The medical term for painful menstrual periods is dysmenorrhea.

    When should I see a Painful Menstrual Periods doctor near La Jolla, CA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Painful Menstrual Periods doctor near La Jolla, CA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Painful Menstrual Periods doctors near La Jolla, CA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Painful Menstrual Periods doctors near La Jolla, CA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Painful Menstrual Periods doctor near La Jolla, CA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Painful Menstrual Periods doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Painful Menstrual Periods doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Painful Menstrual Periods doctor near La Jolla, CA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Painful Menstrual Periods doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Painful Menstrual Periods doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Painful Menstrual Periods doctors near La Jolla, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Painful Menstrual Periods doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Painful Menstrual Periods doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Painful Menstrual Periods doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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