Why Do We Get Cramps During Menstruation?

We get cramps during menstruation because our muscles are doing a hard workout inside our body.

Imagine your tummy is like a bouncy castle. When it's time for your period, some special muscles in your tummy, called the uterus, start to contract, like when you squeeze a toy to make it pop out. These contractions help push out the old lining of the uterus. But sometimes, these muscle squeezes can feel really tight and sore, just like when your legs hurt after running around for a long time.

The uterus is like a balloon that's been inflated and then let go, it shrinks back down. This shrinking makes the muscles work harder than usual, and sometimes they get tired or even a little sore. That’s why you might feel pain in your belly, like when you sit on a hard chair for too long.

Sometimes, our bodies send out special messengers called hormones to help with this process, it's like getting a signal from a friend telling you to start the workout. If these messengers are extra strong, the cramps can feel even more intense!