Menstrual Cramps: Tips and Suggestions
Menstrual cramps are not “all in your head”. Dysmenorrhea is a condition that can ruin your day and make you feel miserable. Cramps are caused by the uterus contracting, which can cause the oxygen supply to uterine muscle tissue to be briefly cut off, which causes the cramping pain. Some women experience mild cramping that just makes them feel lousy while going about their regular activities. Other women experience debilitating pain, along with nausea, light headedness, and nausea. There a…