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Friday, January 22nd, 2010

As combat menstrual crampsDysmenorrhea or painful menstruation is a disease that afflicts many women. They have several causes and solutions

Causes of menstrual pain

Prostaglandins are the substances responsible for menstrual cramps. The prostaglandins cause the womb to contract, women with higher levels of these suffer from more severe pain. Prostaglandins also are responsible for diarrhea or vomiting that sometimes accompanies menstruation.

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