Dysmenorrhoea is the medical term for menstrual cramps and period pain and is quite a common problem especially for teenage girls and women in their early twenties. The estimates for women suffering from dysmenorrhoea range anywhere from 50% to 90% of women. However even though the primary cause of this condition remains vastly unclear some theorize that it may be related to the build up of prostaglandins during the end of the cycle which causes uterine contractions. Using heat therapy such as with a microwavable wheat bag or heat pad can help to relieve cramps for many hours.
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