Question
Why is menstruation painful in some women?
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Answer
- The menstruation is painful in some women as the muscles in the uterus contract or tighten.
- Women who experience painful periods can have higher levels of prostaglandins, a natural body chemical that causes contractions of the uterus and blood vessels.
- Some women have a build-up of prostaglandins which means they experience stronger contractions and therefore due to spasmodic pain in some women menstruation is more painful.
- Endometrial sloughing that takes at the time of menstruation also causes painful discomfort.
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