Archive · 3 Jan 2026
Jemimah Rodrigues on Period Pain in Cricket
Jemimah Rodrigues, an Indian cricketer, talked about how some women in her team face severe period pain that can make it hard to walk or even get out of bed.
She said they push through the pain because they love the game.
A doctor explained that period pain can be normal but if it's very bad, it might mean there's a health problem.
The doctor also gave tips on how to manage the pain, like using a heating pad, eating healthy, and exercising.
If the pain is so bad that it stops you from doing daily tasks, you should see a doctor.
Jemimah Rodrigues discussed the challenges of playing cricket with severe period pain.
Some teammates experience intense pain that affects their ability to walk or perform.
Period pain can be caused by conditions like endometriosis, uterine fibroids, or PMS.
Management tips include using a heating pad, exercising, and reducing salt/alcohol/caffeine/sugar intake.
Severe pain interfering with daily activities should be evaluated by a doctor.
- Who
- Jemimah Rodrigues, Indian cricketer, and Dr. Anshumala Shukla Kulkarni, gynecologist
- What
- Discussion on period pain in cricket and its management
- When
- Recent conversation with Ranveer Allahabadia
- Where
- India
- Why
- To raise awareness about the challenges faced by women cricketers during menstruation
- Player
- Jemimah Rodrigues
- Occupation
- Indian Cricketer
- Podcaster
- Ranveer Allahabadia
- Medical Expert
- Dr. Anshumala Shukla Kulkarni
- Hospital
- Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai
- Condition
- Dysmenorrhea
- Causes
- Primary/Secondary Dysmenorrhea, Endometriosis, Uterine Fibroids, PMS, PID, Adenomyosis, Cervical Stenosis
- Management Tips
- Heating pad, massage, warm bath, exercise, nutritious meals, relaxation, medication, vitamins, reduce salt/alcohol/caffeine/sugar