am in my mid cycle and am having severe cramps, what can be the cause of this?

Answer 1

The word for this that scientists use is dysmenorrhea. Cramps normally start after your period begins. Of course, you know that the uterus builds up a layer of blood and mucus to "protect" your precious baby. Well, all is well and good until that egg isn't fertalized. Well, to get rid of this layer of mucus and blood, your uterus contracts, almost like how it would expel a baby.

There are two types of Dysmenorrhea: primary and secondary.
Primary does not involve any kind of cause, and normally begind three years after your period first begins. Secondary can come from Endometriosis (In this painful condition, the type of tissue that lines your uterus becomes implanted outside your uterus, most commonly on your fallopian tubes, ovaries or the tissue lining your pelvis), Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) ( an infection of the female reproductive organs usually caused by sexually transmitted bacteria), Use of an intrauterine device (IUD), or Uterine fibroids and uterine polyps (noncancerous tumors and growths protrude from the lining of your uterus).

You're more likely to have severe menstrual cramps if you had an early onset of puberty (age 11 or younger) or a family history of painful periods.

If you've started menstruating within the past few years and are experiencing cramps, chances are your menstrual pain is primary dysmenorrhea and not a cause for concern. However, if cramping disrupts your life for several days a month or if you're older and just started experiencing severe menstrual cramps, see your doctor. If you have secondary dysmenorrhea, pinpointing the underlying cause is the first step to successful treatment.

You can try a number of self-care strategies to reduce the discomfort of primary dysmenorrhea. Once the pain begins, soaking in a hot bath or using a heating pad on your abdomen may ease your cramps. You can also make some lifestyle changes to improve your overall health and possibly decrease the severity of your cramps.

Exercise regularly. Exercise results in an increased release of endorphins, your body's natural painkillers. Get adequate rest. Your body may be less vulnerable to pain when you're well rested.
Hope this helps!

~Athena

Answer 2

You are ovulating, actually some of my most severe cramps are at that time. If it is uncontrollable though I would go to a doctor.

Answer 3

Perhaps you are ovulating. However, if the cramps are severe and don't go away, talk to your doctor.