• Your period is cramping.

Menstrual cramps are a reliable warning sign. “Prostaglandins, hormone-like compounds that instruct your uterine muscles to contract (resulting in the shedding of the uterus lining) during your period, are most likely the source of period-related stomach cramps.

Don’t always write off cramps as being a normal aspect of getting your period. Speak with a healthcare expert if your discomfort prevents you from going about your daily activities.

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