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    MediFind found 36 doctor with experience in Painful Menstrual Periods near West Des Moines, IA. Of these, 35 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    36 providers found
      Erin Netteland
      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Family Medicine

      MercyOne Clive Family Medicine

      1601 NW 114th Street, Suite 245 And 247, 
      Clive, IA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Erin Netteland is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Netteland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

      Geethalakshmi Mani
      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Family Medicine

      MercyOne Clive Family Medicine

      1601 NW 114th Street, Suite 245 And 247, 
      Clive, IA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Geethalakshmi Mani is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Mani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Hypothyroidism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Family Medicine
      1355 50th St, Suite 100, 
      West Des Moines, IA 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Gregory Mckernan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Mckernan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. His top areas of expertise are Premenstrual Syndrome, Painful Menstrual Periods, Common Cold, and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction. Dr. Mckernan is currently accepting new patients.

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      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Physician Assistant | Obstetrics and Gynecology
      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Physician Assistant | Obstetrics and Gynecology

      The Iowa Clinic

      5964 University Avenue, 
      West Des Moines, IA 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Lyndsey Niebuhr is a Physician Assistant and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in West Des Moines, Iowa. Ms. Niebuhr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. Her top areas of expertise are Menorrhagia, Vaginal Cysts, Vaginal Dryness, Painful Menstrual Periods, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Physician Assistant | Obstetrics and Gynecology
      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Physician Assistant | Obstetrics and Gynecology

      The Iowa Clinic

      5950 University Avenue, 
      West Des Moines, IA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Nicole Meyer is a Physician Assistant and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in West Des Moines, Iowa. Ms. Meyer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. Her top areas of expertise are Menorrhagia, Hirsutism in Women, Vaginal Cysts, Vaginal Dryness, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

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

      The Iowa Clinic

      5950 University Avenue, 
      West Des Moines, IA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Therese Tran, DO joined The Iowa Clinic in 2009 because she wanted to join a physician owned, multispecialty clinic that collectively makes decisions to improve patient care. Dr. Tran chose OB/GYN because of her passion for women’s health and taking care of women through all phases of life. She shares that delivering babies is both an honor and privilege for her to be a part of such an important life event for a family. Dr. Tran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. Her top areas of expertise are Cervical Polyps, Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma, Angiomyoma, and Endometrial Cancer.

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

      The Iowa Clinic

      5950 University Avenue, 
      West Des Moines, IA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ashley Simpson-Nedved, DO joined The Iowa Clinic because of its multi-specialty approach to care and focus on the patient experience. Dr. Nedved chose Internal Medicine for the complexity of chronic illness and because of her compassion for this patient population. Dr. Simpson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Obesity in Children.

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

      Iowa Physicians Clinic Medical Foundation

      6000 University Ave, Suite 203, 
      West Des Moines, IA 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Maxwell Magee is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Magee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. His top areas of expertise are Vaginal Bleeding in Pregnancy, Hemolysis, Polyhydramnios, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Magee is currently accepting new patients.

      Kimberley Bauman
      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Family Medicine

      MercyOne Urbandale Family Medicine

      6200 Aurora Avenue, 
      Urbandale, IA 
       (5.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Kimberley Bauman is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Urbandale, Iowa. Dr. Bauman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

      Brianne Day
      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Family Medicine | Counselor
      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Family Medicine | Counselor

      MercyOne Waukee Family Medicine

      25 West Hickman Road, 
      Waukee, IA 
       (6.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Brianne Day is a primary care provider, practicing in Counselor and Family Medicine in Waukee, Iowa. Dr. Day is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Hypothyroidism, and Obesity in Children.

      Sarah Ling
      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Family Medicine

      MercyOne Waukee Family Medicine

      25 West Hickman Road, 0, 
      Waukee, IA 
       (6.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sarah Ling is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Waukee, Iowa. Dr. Ling is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Cellulitis.

      Michael Agey
      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Family Medicine

      MercyOne Norwalk Family Medicine

      9421 MarketPlace Dr., 
      Norwalk, IA 
       (6.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Michael Agey is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Norwalk, Iowa. Dr. Agey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

      Jessica Briggs
      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Family Medicine

      MercyOne Norwalk Family Medicine

      9421 MarketPlace Dr., 0, 
      Norwalk, IA 
       (6.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jessica Briggs is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Norwalk, Iowa. Dr. Briggs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. Her top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Familial Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis, and Peptic Ulcer.

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

      Obstetrical Gynecological Associates Of Des Moines Plc

      330 Laurel St, Suite 1100, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (7.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Lindsey Jenkins is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Jenkins is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. Her top areas of expertise are Painful Menstrual Periods, Endometriosis, Menorrhagia, Intrauterine Device Insertion, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). Dr. Jenkins is currently accepting new patients.

      Jennifer Gerrietts
      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Family Medicine

      MercyOne Johnston Family Medicine

      5615 Northwest 86th Street, 
      Johnston, IA 
       (8.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jennifer Gerrietts is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Johnston, Iowa. Dr. Gerrietts is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

      Erin Swenka
      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Family Medicine

      MercyOne Grimes Family Medicine

      250 Southwest Brookside Drive, 
      Grimes, IA 
       (9.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Erin Swenka is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Grimes, Iowa. Dr. Swenka is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

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

      Broadlawns Medical Center

      1801 Hickman Rd, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (6.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Kaaren Olesen is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Olesen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. Her top areas of expertise are Menopause, Lichen Sclerosus, Endometritis, Intrauterine Device Insertion, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). Dr. Olesen is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Broadlawns Medical Center

      1801 Hickman Rd, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (6.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Amy Bingaman is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Bingaman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. Her top areas of expertise are Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods, Bartholin Cyst or Abscess, Pelvic Congestion Syndrome, Intrauterine Device Insertion, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). Dr. Bingaman is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Broadlawns Medical Center

      1801 Hickman Rd, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (6.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Kelli Paris is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Paris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. Her top areas of expertise are Cervical Dysplasia, Amenorrhea, Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods, Intrauterine Device Insertion, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). Dr. Paris is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Broadlawns Medical Center

      1801 Hickman Rd, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (6.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Kathryn Hull-Wood is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Hull-Wood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. Her top areas of expertise are Painful Menstrual Periods, Menorrhagia, Female Genital Sores, Intrauterine Device Insertion, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). Dr. Hull-Wood is currently accepting new patients.

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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 West Des Moines, IA?

      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 West Des Moines, IA?

      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 West Des Moines, IA?

      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 West Des Moines, IA?

      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 West Des Moines, IA?

      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 West Des Moines, IA?

      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 West Des Moines, IA?

      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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