What causes menstrual pains, etc?

Question

Can anybody tell me what causes me, and countless other women, to experience backache, constipation, acne, etc during my period? I know that my hormones come into play, but HOW? How are my back, bowels and skin connected to what's happening with my ovaries and uterus? I've searched on the internet for an answer, but most sites only tell me that it is common for women to experience these symptoms during their period and how to alleviate them. I already know that! I want to know the actual CAUSE of these symptoms. Thanks for your help.

Answer 1

The hormones cause your uterus to contract so that it squeezes out the uterine lining.  The cramps are from your uterus working so hard.  Your uterus is supported by ligaments that attach to your back.  That is why women often get back pains during their period - those ligaments can experience pain from the contractions as well.

It is simply the drastic change in hormones that causes your bowel habits to change during menstruation.  I'm not sure specifically what about the hormones makes this change, since I'm not a doctor.  :)  But I know it is directly related to the immediate change in hormones that start the contractions in your uterus.  Same with your skin.

Answer 2

well daydream i would tell u what the cause of having a period or a cramps they are :

1) your breast start to hurt or itch

2) your face start to break

3) below of your stomach starts to hurt it's rite where your belly button is

4) when u have your period u would have a lil cramps and have a headache as well !!

if u want to get rid back pain and stuff have a medincine called midol it works :) i want you to get better and stuff ,

do exersice like sit ups or push ups and go to the fittness center to get plenty excerise for your back or bad cramps and drink alot of water for your stomach

BABYG GIRL