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Why do we get period pain?

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Welcome back to About Your Body! Let's break down the complexities of the human body in simple language. In today's episode: what actually causes period pain?


Please note - this episode does NOT discuss the causes of pain from conditions such as endometriosis or adenomyosis.


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  4. Menstrual cramps (n.d.) Mayo Clinic, https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/menstrual-cramps/symptoms-causes/syc-20374938. Accessed 18th April 2024.
  5. Prostaglandins (n.d.) Cleveland Clinic, https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/24411-prostaglandins. Accessed 18th April 2024.
  6. Paediatric Healthcare Professional Resources, ‘Painful Periods, Dysmenorrhea and Endometriosis’, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jhF5VjBOPM
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