I. Introduction
Every month, a recurring yet still misunderstood process: menstruation.
The female body speaks – through blood, cramps, fatigue, emotions... But society often tries to silence this voice: “It’s normal,” “Be patient,” “It could be worse.”
Yet the body doesn’t accept silence – it wants to say something every month.
II. What Is Menstruation? – The Biological Process
Menstruation is the shedding of the uterine lining (endometrium) when fertilization does not occur.
This seemingly simple event is in fact biologically complex and energy-demanding.
Key players include:
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Estrogen and progesterone – regulate the cycle
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Prostaglandins – trigger uterine muscle contractions
These contractions cause the pain.
III. Mechanism of Pain – What Happens?
Menstrual cramps are called dysmenorrhea in medicine.
During cramps:
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Uterine muscles contract → blood flow decreases
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Oxygen deficiency occurs → pain begins
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Higher prostaglandin levels → more intense, cramp-like pain
Why do some women suffer more?
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Genetics
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Stress, poor sleep
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Conditions like endometriosis, fibroids, PCOS
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Lifestyle and nutrition
IV. Psychological and Social Perspective
Society often expects women to stay silent and treat this as “normal.”
But:
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The pain is real.
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The fatigue is real.
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The mood swings are real.
Hormonal changes affect emotions and pain perception – yet:
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Little empathy at work
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Taboo at school and home
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Delayed medical care
V. What Is the Body Saying? – It's Not Just Pain
Menstruation is a warning system:
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Irregular cycles → hormonal imbalance
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Excessive pain → possible endometriosis, fibroids, inflammation
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Emotional instability → signal of mental and hormonal health
So the body sends messages every month – we must learn to listen.
VI. How to Manage the Pain?
Natural & lifestyle remedies:
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Omega-3-rich foods (fish, walnuts)
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Warm compresses, herbal teas (ginger, cinnamon)
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Light exercise, yoga
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Stress reduction (meditation, breathing)
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Regular doctor visits – pain should not be normalized
VII. Conclusion – Don’t Silence the Voice
The body speaks every month. Sometimes it screams. Sometimes it whispers warnings.
Menstruation is more than a biological process – it’s a message about health, emotions, and rhythm.
As women, we must understand it.
As a society, we must respect it and create space for it.