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Understanding Period Pain: What's Going On? For many, the monthly onset of menstrual pain is a familiar discomfort. Medically termed 'dysmenorrhea', it generally manifests as cramps in the lower abdomen but can also cause back pain, sore breasts, and headaches. These symptoms result from the uterus contracting to help expel its lining, an action powered by the release of hormone-like substances called prostaglandins, which are involved in pain and inflammation triggers. This pain is more than a mere inconvenience; for some, it seriously disrupts day-to-day activities. But why do some suffer more than others? Factors can include a heavier menstrual...