How to alleviate pain during menstruation?

Also known as menstrual cramps, these abdominal pains can sometimes interfere with quality of life during the first week of the menstrual cycle. These lower abdominal pains are caused by molecules that assist the uterine lining in detaching during menstruation: prostaglandins. These substances cause the uterus to contract, facilitating the detachment and expulsion of the lining. Prostaglandins are therefore essential but can, if in excess, cause uterine cramps, in the same way that an overworked muscle can suffer from cramps. Most of the time, the pains are intense during the first periods and then diminish over the years. If, on the contrary, the pains intensify over time, another cause may be suspected, such as endometriosis.