How menstruation works - Emma Bryce

Aoife ~ Period Pain Relief & Cycle Tracker on Instagram: "Learn how period pains work 👇 Cramps aren’t just “random pain” — they happen when your uterus tightens to help shed its lining. That squeezing cuts off blood flow for a bit, which is why it can feel like sharp stabs or a heavy ache in your lower belly, back, or thighs. For some people it’s barely there… for others, it’s so strong it takes over your whole day. That’s why learning your own cycle patterns matters — it helps you prepare inst