1. The Basics
What Are Period Cramps? Period cramps are primarily lower abdominal pains that show up just before and/or during menstruation. The pain can range from a dull ac...
2. The Science
Period Cramps 101: How & Why It Happens If you’ve ever curled up in bed, clutching a hot water bottle, and cursing your uterus, you’re not alone! Menstrual cram...
3. Common Symptoms
What Do Period Cramps Feel Like? Period cramps can be described as throbbing or cramping pain in the lower abdomen that starts at the onset of your period and...
4. Normal NOT Normal
Period Cramps: How to Know if Your Pain Is Normal Period cramps, or dysmenorrhea, are a really common experience during menstruation (more common than we think)...
5. Risk Factor
What Factors Can Increase the Risk of Period Cramps? While period cramps as a symptom of menstrual bleeding can be experienced by anyone, there are certain fact...