Why do some women have period pains and some don't?

Question

Well, why is that? Those lucky girls who don't have period pains don't know what we go through.

Answer 1

yep they're right it is down to genetics. it is likely that all women will experience period pains at some point in their lives.  its just unfair that some women have them more than others. but they'res nothing we can do about it really. it is true though, that the more pains, the heavier which also means that your period will be over quicker! so its not all bad ( i get severe pains and sickness + very heavy but my periods only last 2 - 3 days).

but yeah its all in our families - so lets blame our mums! only kidding

xxxx

Answer 2

sods law...every female will experience period pains at some time in their life's, no one is that lucky

Answer 3

genetics.

I used to have painful periods.  Haven't really had cramping since I got pregnant.  (My son turned 11 last week.)

Answer 4

It's all down to genetics.

Answer 5

i dont get period pains. but i used to. my secret is birth control pills. Try it! i bet you wont ever stop taking them!!!

Answer 6

My mom doesnt get period pains.

So im not expecting to either :)

Answer 7

i have  them horribly. some months i wish i was dead they are so bad. there is no rhyme or reason. well i have pcos so i have a reason to have them. i can hardly move, sleep or walk most days i have them, which lasts about a week- two weeks. it is unbearable. i feel for anyoen who has pains like i do.

Answer 8

i think that it is genetic  

Answer 9

I too think that women get period pains due to genetics because I have severe period pains and so did my Mum.  To me my period cramps feel like muscle contractions with sharp spasms in my lower abdomen. To sum it up in a few words, it feels like all my insides wants to rip out of my body.

For some women period cramps may radiate to the back or down the thighs, and range from mildly achy to wrenchingly painful. In the severely afflicted, cramping may be accompanied by nausea, vomiting, headache, nervousness, fatigue, diarrhea, fainting, bloating, breast tenderness, mood swings, backache, and/or dizziness.

My gynaecologist told me that women who suffer from period cramps seem to produce greater amounts of prostaglandins, which are hormones secreted by the uterine lining, than other women do. I have also researched this and found out that these hormones affect the smooth muscle of the uterus, causing an increase in uterine contractions. The contractions interfere with blood flow, reducing the amount of oxygen reaching the uterus and resulting in pain. A large increase in prostaglandins can also cause strong gastrointestinal contractions, which may be responsible for the diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting associated with severe menstrual cramps.

If you experience severe period cramps and over the counter medication does not help, I would recommend that you go and see your doctor/gynaecologist for further evaluation.

Good luck :)

Answer 10

I thought it was normal to. Ever since they started I have cramping pains for the first two days. I didn't realise some women didn't get any pain. It's contractions like people have with child birth, except it's not as bad, so it would be odd if women didn't feel cramps when they were having a baby.