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2. Dysmenorrhea - Wikipedia

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   Dysmenorrhea, also known as period pain, painful periods or menstrual cramps, is pain during menstruation. [4] [5] [2] Its usual onset occurs around the time that menstruation begins. [1] Symptoms typically last less than three days. [1] The pain is usually in the pelvis or lower abdomen. [1] Other symptoms may include back pain, diarrhea or ...

3. Periods don’t have to be painful. Here’s how to find relief ...

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   Primary dysmenorrhea refers to the cramping pain experienced just before or during your period. Menstrual cramps caused by this type of period pain are recurrent, according to the American College ...

4. The Real Reasons for Cramps After Your Period, According to ...

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   Reasons to see a provider regarding period cramps or cramps after a period “include severe cramping that starts within a few months of one’s first period, cramping that does not respond to ...

5. The Top 5 Nutrients to Help Relieve Menstrual Cramps ... - AOL

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   Research finds that taking a one-day dose of 300,000 IUs of vitamin D, starting roughly five days before you expect your period, may relieve menstrual cramping and even decrease dependence on pain ...

6. Menstruation - Wikipedia

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   Diagram illustrating how the uterus lining builds up and breaks down during the menstrual cycle Menstruation (also known as a period, among other colloquial terms) is the regular discharge of blood and mucosal tissue from the inner lining of the uterus through the vagina. The menstrual cycle is characterized by the rise and fall of hormones. Menstruation is triggered by falling progesterone ...

7. Uterine contraction - Wikipedia

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   These contractions are sometimes termed menstrual cramps, [4] although that term is also used for menstrual pain in general. These contractions may be uncomfortable or even painful, [5] but they are generally significantly less painful than contractions during labour. Painful contractions are called dysmenorrhea.