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Five causes of painful cramps during menstruation

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Cramps are a normal part of menstruation but for some, the pain can be nearly unbearable [Courtesy]

Menstruation is a beautiful part of femininity. Our bodies go through different stages and getting your period is one of them.

As much as it’s something that expresses your womanhood, it can come with annoying symptoms like cramps. They’re basically pain that is felt on the lower abdomen and they can come right before and during your period, then the pain gradually subsides.

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