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Why do period cramps hurt so much? In this video, we’ll break down what’s happening in your body during your menstrual cycle. From hormonal shifts to the role of prostaglandins, learn why menstrual cramps occur and how to manage them. Plus, we’ll explore why this pain is unique and share insights for men to better understand this process!


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Table of Contents
0:00 1:05 Intro
1:06 1:42 Addressing the Elephant in the Room...
1:43 2:19 Let's Explain the Menstrual Cycle
2:20 3:37 What Happens on Day One of the Menstrual Cycle
3:38 4:54 How the Endometrial Lining of the Uterus Changes Through the Cycle
4:55 5:37 Why Does Menstrual Cramping Occur?
5:38 6:15 FYI One of the Powers of Estrogen: Increasing Female Sex Drive
6:16 6:57 The Increase in Progesterone and What This Does
6:58 7:41 How Prostaglandins Cause Bleeding & Cramping
7:42 7:51 FYI: How Ibuprofen Can Help With Cramping
7:52 9:36 Why Men Can't Experience Pain From Menstrual Cramping: Visceral Pain vs. Somatic Pain
9:37 9:47 A Tip for All of Our Male Viewers!



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General Questions:
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Why do period cramps hurt so much compared to other types of pain?
What role do prostaglandins play in menstrual cramping?
How does the menstrual cycle work?
What happens to the endometrial lining during the menstrual cycle?
What changes occur in the uterus during menstruation?
How does estrogen affect the menstrual cycle?
What does progesterone do in the second half of the cycle?
Can ibuprofen help with menstrual cramps? If so, how?


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