Dysmenorrhea, as it is called medically, manifests itself in some women as severe abdominal and groin pain at the beginning or throughout the menstrual cycle. During menstruation, uterine contractions intensify, and these contractions cause the release of chemicals called prostaglandins in the uterine wall. Painful menstruation and diarrhea can occur during the same period, as prostaglandins affect bowel movements. Pathophysiology of Painful Menstruation and Diarrhea Painful menstruation, as it is called medically […]