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Each article is written to help you understand your body, feel informed and supported, and make confident decisions about your health. Whether you’re navigating perimenopause, dealing with persistent symptoms or wanting clearer answers, you’ll find practical, compassionate guidance here.

Managing Period Pain

Most women will experience period pain at some point during their reproductive life. Some minor discomfort as your period starts is ok, but if your pain interrupts your daily activities or requires pain relief to manage it’s not normal. It’s certainly not something that you just have to put up with. As your uterine lining starts to break down, your body produces inflammatory substances called prostaglandins. Prostaglandins cause the uterus to contract to help it shed the ut