More Painful Than a Heart Attack, The Truth About Period Cramps

What Experts Are Saying- Prof. John Guillebaud says patients describe period cramps as “almost as bad as a heart attack.” Dr. Jen Gunter says they can be even worse

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How Common Is This Pain- Up to 90% of women experience painful periods, with many reporting moderates to severe cramps. This condition is called primary dysmenorrhea

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What Causes the Pain- The pain is caused by prostaglandins—chemicals in the uterus that cause it to contract and activate pain receptors

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Labor-Like Pressure- During menstruation, pressure inside the uterus can rival the intensity of active labor. This makes periods excruciating for many

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Why It's Often Dismissed- Despite the intensity, period pain is often brushed off or ignored — even by medical professionals.

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It’s Time for Recognition- Menstrual pain isn’t “just in your head, It’s real, intense, and deserves proper attention and care

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Period pain isn’t a weakness — it’s a health issue that needs to be taken seriously

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