<prompt> If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patients description.i have been feeling pains on the lower right side of my abdomen, for somtime now. it comes once every month just before my monthly period say maybe 3 to 4 days before. I would like to know what could be the possible cause and what to do to reduce or make the pain go away?  <response>: Hello, Pain lower abdomen before periods can be due to stretching of underlying ligaments via hormone fluctuations or else. In my clinic, after though history, physical examination and ultrasound evaluation definite management with menstrual irregularity handling, antispasmodic and supportive care help a great. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Chat Doctor. Patel, General Surgeon 