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Prostaglandins Drive Period Pain
- Prostaglandins rise around menstruation and drive both uterine contractions and inflammation.
- That inflammation and smooth-muscle contraction explain cramps and sometimes diarrhea during periods.
Use Anti-Inflammatories Early
- Use anti-inflammatories like ibuprofen to manage many cases of menstrual pain.
- These drugs reduce prostaglandin-driven inflammation and can make cramps more bearable.
Sixteen Years Of Debilitating Pain
- Phoebe endured debilitating pelvic cramps for 16 years, often vomiting and losing sleep.
- She describes worsening intensity and long recovery that shredded her ability to cope mentally.