2007-03-21 19:36:35 · 7 answers · asked by lovepepsired 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
the post above is right about uterus contracting- it's a muscle that contracts during the cycle and if it does too hard, it might push against blood vessels and cut off oxygen to tissue in the uterus which is what causes that pain & pressure, just like sitting with a leg up for a while and u get a cramp in the thigh & u move around and it goes away when the muscle gets oxygen back.....
to help relieve cramps, besides Midol or pain meds, cut alchohol and caffeine, drink water and excersise or go walking
2007-03-21 20:05:41 · answer #1 · answered by Tee118 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not every woman has cramps with their period. I was surprised to learn this myself when my mom told me that when she was having her periods she never had any cramping whatsoever.
I, on the other hand, had all kinds of problems with cramps.
The reason for the cramping is like what the one poster said about the uterus contracting. The uterus is a muscle like another of the posters said, so when this lining that is no longer needed (because no pregnancy has occurred) it breaks down and comes out. It comes out by the uterus pushing it out of the body.
Some cramping (as long as it's mild) is normal. It's when it starts to make it hard to function on a daily basis that then the woman should see her dr to have the situation evaluated for things like endometriosis.
One thing I have been doing to try and help ease cramps is up my iron intake during that time by eating things like spinach and raisins, peanut butter (for those that aren't allergic to peanuts of course) and that seems to help me.
2007-03-22 00:52:50 · answer #2 · answered by sokokl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's because the uterus has to contract, shift, wriggle around etc to get the all the blood and gunk out. The uterine muscles have to work hard to expunge it all - hence, cramps.
2007-03-21 19:46:41 · answer #3 · answered by Carrie M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Beause the uterus contract's-if your period cramps are "normal" don't worry-but, if they're intense, you should ask your Dr. about Endometriosis.
2007-03-22 05:06:46 · answer #4 · answered by mgle3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you can try 'Manjakani' products. It helps to regulate the menstrual cycle, and easing menstrual cramps and backaches.
2007-03-21 20:11:45 · answer #5 · answered by mrsm72 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
even though it happens to me and I get very ill I don't know. all I know is that it's part of my period.
2007-03-21 19:42:06 · answer #6 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all goes back to that ***** Eve!!
2007-03-21 20:06:24 · answer #7 · answered by just another answer 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋