The higher level of prostaglandins you have in your body, the more cramping you may experience.
Plus, as your uterus contracts, it compresses the blood vessels in the lining, which restricts oxygen.
This results in your body releasing chemicals that can cause pain.
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When this happens, menstrual cramps may clinically be described as dysmenorrhea.
There are two types of dysmenorrheaprimary and secondary.
Endometriosis is one, which can lead tofertility issues.
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