Why do we get period pain‪?‬ About Your Body

Welcome back to About Your Body! Let's break down the complexities of the human body in simple language. In today's episode: what actually causes period pain?



Please note - this episode does NOT discuss the causes of pain from conditions such as endometriosis or adenomyosis.



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Inflammation and the menstrual cycle, Endometriosis Australia, https://endometriosisaustralia.org/inflammation-and-the-menstrual-cycle/. Accessed 18th April 2024.
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Paediatric Healthcare Professional Resources, ‘Painful Periods, Dysmenorrhea and Endometriosis’, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jhF5VjBOPM