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    MediFind found 209 doctor with experience in Painful Menstrual Periods near Los Alamitos, CA. Of these, 200 are Experienced and 9 are Advanced.

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    209 providers found
      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Family Medicine
      3400 West Ball Road, Suite 100A, 
      Anaheim, CA 
       (3.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Catherine Marks is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Anaheim, California. Dr. Marks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. Her top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Macroamylasemia, High Cholesterol, and Asthma in Children. Dr. Marks is currently accepting new patients.

      John L. Pinches
      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Obstetrics and Gynecology
      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Obstetrics and Gynecology

      Los Alamitos OB/GYN Medical Group, Inc.

      3801 Katella Ave, Ste 302, 
      Los Alamitos, CA 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      John Pinches is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Los Alamitos, California. Dr. Pinches is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. His top areas of expertise are Menopause, Preeclampsia, Ectopic Pregnancy, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Oophorectomy. Dr. Pinches is currently accepting new patients.

      Cynthia W. Chao
      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Obstetrics and Gynecology
      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Obstetrics and Gynecology

      Cynthia W. Chao D.O. MPH

      1703 Termino Ave, Ste 203, 
      Long Beach, CA 
       (4.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Dr. Chao has over 20 years of expertise in the OB-GYN field. Dr. Chao is excited to offer various laser procedures for skin revitalization and resurfacing, body contouring and vaginal health revitalization.Dr. Chao offers comprehensive care, including gynecological care, obstetrical care, screening and diagnostic services. To provide you the best care possible, we strive to provide the latest advances in gynecology and obstetrical medicine and to tailor care to meet the individual needs of our patients. Dr. Chao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. Her top areas of expertise are Endometritis, Menorrhagia, Amenorrhea, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

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      Advanced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Family Medicine
      8101 Newman Avenue, Suite B, 
      Huntington Beach, CA 
       (6.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Nahla Salem is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Huntington Beach, California. Dr. Salem is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Cystitis, Otitis, Cellulitis, and Urinary Tract Infection in Children. Dr. Salem is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Women's Care OB-GYN Medical Group Inc.

      1019 W La Palma Ave Suite B, 
      Anaheim, CA 
       (7.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Helen Luong is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Anaheim, California. Dr. Luong is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. Her top areas of expertise are Vulvovaginitis, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Angiomyoma, and Uterine Fibroids. Dr. Luong is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Family Medicine

      Centers For Family Medicine Gp

      3460 Katella Ave, 
      Los Alamitos, CA 
       (0.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Karen Rasmussen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Los Alamitos, California. Dr. Rasmussen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Sitosterolemia, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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

      Centers For Family Medicine Gp

      3460 Katella Ave, 
      Los Alamitos, CA 
       (0.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Linda Alimadadian is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Los Alamitos, California. Dr. Alimadadian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. Her top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Vitamin D Deficiency, Sciatica, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Family Medicine

      Centers For Family Medicine Gp

      3460 Katella Ave, 
      Los Alamitos, CA 
       (0.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Ronald Richmond is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Los Alamitos, California. Dr. Richmond is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Sciatica, Insomnia, and Familial Hypertension.

      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Family Medicine

      Centers For Family Medicine Gp

      3460 Katella Ave, 
      Los Alamitos, CA 
       (0.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Deborah Pauer is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Los Alamitos, California. Dr. Pauer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hypertension.

      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Family Medicine

      Centers For Family Medicine Gp

      3460 Katella Ave, 
      Los Alamitos, CA 
       (0.1 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Gloria Hu is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Los Alamitos, California. Dr. Hu has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, High Cholesterol, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Hypertension.

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

      Prohealth Partners, A Medical Group

      10861 Cherry St, Suite 105, 
      Los Alamitos, CA 
       (0.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Karen Koe is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Los Alamitos, California. Dr. Koe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. Her top areas of expertise are Vulvovaginitis, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Vaginal Yeast Infection, and Thrush.

      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Family Medicine
      10861 Cherry St, Suite 106, 
      Los Alamitos, CA 
       (0.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Tamara Maher is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Los Alamitos, California. Dr. Maher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Obstetrics and Gynecology
      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Obstetrics and Gynecology
      4772 Katella Ave Ste 200, 
      Los Alamitos, CA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mallory Stuparich is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Los Alamitos, California. Dr. Stuparich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. Her top areas of expertise are Endometriosis, Uterine Fibroids, Ovarian Remnant Syndrome, Hysterectomy, and Oophorectomy.

      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Family Medicine

      Prohealth Partners, A Medical Group

      12131 Carson St, 
      Hawaiian Gardens, CA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Daniel Matemotja is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hawaiian Gardens, California. Dr. Matemotja is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, and Osteomyelitis in Children.

      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      3816 Woodruff Ave, Suite 407, 
      Long Beach, CA 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Srividya Venkataraman is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Venkataraman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. Her top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Osteomyelitis in Children, Osteoporosis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.

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

      Joshua International Medical Group

      7872 Walker St, 
      La Palma, CA 
       (3.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kwan Tan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Palma, California. Dr. Tan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. His top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Enlarged Liver, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Pediatrics | Internal Medicine

      Joshua International Medical Group

      7872 Walker St, 
      La Palma, CA 
       (3.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Winston Wong is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine in La Palma, California. Dr. Wong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. His top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Enlarged Liver, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Obstetrics and Gynecology
      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Obstetrics and Gynecology
      13950 Milton Ave, Suite 100, 
      Westminster, CA 
       (4.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Marli Amin is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Westminster, California. Dr. Amin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. Her top areas of expertise are Infertility, Ovarian Overproduction of Androgens, Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome, and Tubal Disease.

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

      Kaiser Permanente Long Beach Medical Offices - Obstetrics & Gynecology Department

      3900 E Pacific Coast Highway, 
      Long Beach, CA 
       (4.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Emily Delf is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Long Beach, California. Dr. Delf is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. Her top areas of expertise are Female Genital Sores, Hemolysis, Preeclampsia, Endometrial Polyps, and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Delf is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Kaiser Permanente Cerritos Medical Offices - Obstetrics & Gynecology Department

      10820 183rd St, 
      Cerritos, CA 
       (4.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Renee Polhamus is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Cerritos, California. Dr. Polhamus is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. Her top areas of expertise are Zoon Vulvitis, Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods, Vaginal Cysts, and Vaginal Dryness.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      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 Los Alamitos, 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 Los Alamitos, 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 Los Alamitos, 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 Los Alamitos, 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 Los Alamitos, 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 Los Alamitos, 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 Los Alamitos, 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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