Why and what causes cramps when you have your period?

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Why and what causes cramps when you have your period?

2007-03-22 09:18:10 · 4 answers · asked by ktskins 3 in Health ➔ Women's Health

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cramps are usually the result of the shedding of the uterus lining and cleaning/flushing it's self out during your period, hence why you have blood clots come out while cramping.

2007-03-22 09:21:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

Cramps are what you feel when your uterus contracts to expel the lining.

2007-03-22 09:20:41 · answer #2 · answered by Lisa A 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Hormones. Also when the uterus contracts to release clots.

2007-03-22 09:21:24 · answer #3 · answered by nononsense 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

muscle contractions expelling the shed lining of your uterus.

2007-03-22 09:20:23 · answer #4 · answered by MOM KNOWS EVERYTHING 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋