The 20 Best Painful Menstrual Periods Doctors Near Me in Louisiana, US

Find the Top Painful Menstrual Periods Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 198 doctor with experience in Painful Menstrual Periods near Louisiana, US. Of these, 152 are Experienced and 45 are Advanced.

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198 providers found
    Advanced in Painful Menstrual Periods
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Advanced in Painful Menstrual Periods
    Obstetrics and Gynecology

    The Woman's Clinic

    312 Grammont St Ste 300, 
    Monroe, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amber Shemwell is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Monroe, Louisiana. Dr. Shemwell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Menorrhagia, Painful Menstrual Periods, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Menopause, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

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

    Center For Fertility

    2401 Greenwood Rd, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Vandermolen is a Reproductive Medicine provider practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Vandermolen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hyperemesis Gravidarum, Hirsutism in Women, Menorrhagia, and Infertility.

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

    The Woman's Clinic

    312 Grammont St Ste 300, 
    Monroe, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dawn Pennebaker is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Monroe, Louisiana. Dr. Pennebaker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Menorrhagia, Painful Menstrual Periods, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Intrauterine Device Insertion, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

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

    The Woman's Clinic

    312 Grammont St Ste 300, 
    Monroe, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sara Klug is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Monroe, Louisiana. Dr. Klug is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Menorrhagia, Preeclampsia, Painful Menstrual Periods, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

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

    Trinity Clinic

    3311 Prescott Road, Suite 410, 
    Alexandria, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Gallaspy is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Gallaspy 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 Menorrhagia, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Hyperemesis Gravidarum, Gestational Diabetes, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). Dr. Gallaspy is board certified in American Board Of Obstetrics And Gynecology.

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

    Office

    500 Rue De La Vie St Ste 401, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elizabeth Buchert is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Buchert is rated as an Advanced 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 Premenstrual Syndrome, Amenorrhea, Menopause, Intrauterine Device Insertion, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

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

    Willis Knighton Urogynecology And Reconstructive Surgery Pierremont

    8001 Youree Dr, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Antonio Pizarro is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Pizarro 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 Uterine Prolapse, Rectocele, Stress Urinary Incontinence, and Urinary Incontinence.

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

    The Woman's Clinic

    312 Grammont St Ste 300, 
    Monroe, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Logan Roka is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Monroe, Louisiana. Dr. Roka is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. Her clinical expertise encompasses Menorrhagia, Painful Menstrual Periods, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Vulvovaginitis, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

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

    The Woman's Clinic

    312 Grammont St Ste 300, 
    Monroe, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jason Wilson is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Monroe, Louisiana. Dr. Wilson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Menorrhagia, Preeclampsia, Human Papillomavirus Infection, Intrauterine Device Insertion, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

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

    Fertility Institute Of New Orleans (FINO) Metairie

    4770 S I 10 Service Rd W Ste 201, 
    Metairie, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Belinda Sartor is a Reproductive Medicine provider practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Sartor 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 Infertility, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Premature Ovarian Failure, and Tubal Disease.

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

    Ochsner St. Mary - Medical Office Building

    1151 Marguerite St, 
    Morgan City, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Julie Price specializes in obstetrics and gynecology at Ochsner St. Mary in Morgan City, Louisiana. She received her medical degree from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in Shreveport and completed her residency at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans. Dr. Julie Price is board-certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She has been on staff at Ochsner since July 2020. Dr. Price is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vaginal Cysts, Vaginal Dryness, Menopause, and Painful Menstrual Periods. Dr. Price is board certified in American Board Of Obstetrics And Gynecology - Obstetrics & Gynecology. Dr. Price is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Lsuhsc Shreveport

    1501 Kings Hwy, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mila Bruce is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Bruce is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods, Menorrhagia, Preeclampsia, Trichomoniasis, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

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

    Excelth Inc

    4422 General Meyer Avenue, Suite 103, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Troy Drewitz is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Drewitz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. His clinical expertise encompasses Female Genital Sores, Vaginal Cysts, Vaginal Dryness, and Vitiligo.

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

    Heinen Obstetrics And Gynecology LLC

    3448 Highway 190, 
    Eunice, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Monty Heinen is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Eunice, Louisiana. Dr. Heinen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervicitis, Endometritis, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Tubal Ligation.

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

    Laboratory Corporation Of America Holdings

    5131 Odonovan Dr Ste 200, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karli Boggs is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Boggs is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Painful Menstrual Periods, Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods, Menopause, Menorrhagia, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

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

    Acadiana Womens Health Group Apmc

    4640 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Breigh Foster is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Foster is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Painful Menstrual Periods, Vulvovaginitis, Menorrhagia, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

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

    Bossier Healthcare For Women

    2449 Hospital Dr Ste 260, 
    Bossier City, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lgregory Blanton is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Bossier City, Louisiana. Dr. Blanton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Menopause, Premature Ovarian Failure, Painful Menstrual Periods, Intrauterine Device Insertion, and Oophorectomy. Dr. Blanton is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Abbeville General Hospital

    118 N Hospital Dr, 
    Abbeville, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gilbert Pellerin is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Abbeville, Louisiana. Dr. Pellerin 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 Cervical Dysplasia, Painful Menstrual Periods, Menorrhagia, Intrauterine Device Insertion, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

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

    Womens Health Associates

    2400 Hospital Dr Ste 240, 
    Bossier City, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Karen Berken is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Bossier City, Louisiana. Dr. Berken is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Painful Menstrual Periods, Menorrhagia, Carney Complex, Solitary Fibrous Tumor, and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Berken is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    1890 W Gauthier Rd Ste 145, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bradley Forsyth is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Forsyth is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Wiedemann-Rautenstrauch Syndrome, Wolfram Syndrome, Donohue Syndrome, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

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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 in Louisiana, US?

    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 in Louisiana, US?

    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 in Louisiana, US?

    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 in Louisiana, US?

    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 in Louisiana, US?

    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 in Louisiana, US?

    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 in Louisiana, US?

    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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