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What exactly is happening, the physiology of menstrual cramps?
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During menstrual cramps, the uterus contracts to help shed its lining, and these contractions are triggered by hormone-like substances called prostaglandins; higher levels of prostaglandins cause stronger, more painful contractions and reduced blood flow, leading to cramping pain.
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