13 Aug, 2024
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The uterus contracts to help shed its lining, causing cramping. These contractions are triggered by prostaglandins, hormone-like substances involved in pain and inflammation.
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Elevated levels of prostaglandins can cause stronger and more painful uterine contractions, leading to more intense menstrual cramps.
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Uterine contractions can temporarily reduce blood flow to the uterus, leading to pain.
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The shedding of the uterine lining can cause inflammation, which contributes to the sensation of cramping.
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A condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus, causing severe cramps and pelvic pain during menstruation.
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A condition where the uterine lining grows into the muscle of the uterus, leading to painful cramps during menstruation.
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Noncancerous growths in the uterus can cause more intense cramping as the uterus contracts to expel its lining.
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An infection of the reproductive organs can cause severe menstrual cramps and pelvic pain.
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An infection of the reproductive organs can cause severe menstrual cramps and pelvic pain.
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