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

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   Cramps after a period may not be serious, but severe or constant cramps may be a sign of an underlying condition, like endometriosis. ... meaning you don’t get your period at the same time every ...

4. 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 ...

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

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   Period cramps can be debilitating, but you don’t have to suffer in the discomfort of recurrent painful periods.. When it comes to period cramps, “there's a range of people's sensitivities ...

6. The Real Reason You’re Having Vaginal Cramps and ... - AOL

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   Period or menstrual cramps. A very common cause of vaginal cramps is dysmenorrhea, or period cramps.“Your uterus is basically one big muscle (the shape of a pear) which starts to contract to ...

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.