When it came to menstrual cramps, I was one of the lucky few that didn't get them, but my mother, sister and daughter suffered from debilitating pain, in their teens. This is the first part of a three part article on menstrual cramps. Part two will discuss remedies and medications. Part three will be about self-hypnosis and how it can help you cope with pain.

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Menstrual Cramps
As if dealing with the mess and inconvenience of menstruation isn't bad enough, it also hurts. And for some women, it hurts a lot. This article discusses what a period is and what causes those painful cramps.

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art46805.asp

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