why does my stomache hurt at the beginning of my period?
86607
all women experience different effects during their period. try to eat healthy, especially right before you're about to start and exercise. you can also buy pms med to help prevent the pains.
217802
If it's in the middle of your cycle, it could be when you are actually ovulating.  If so, the pain would be caused from the egg being released from the ovary.\n\nI guess my question to you is - does it happen every month?  \n\nGood luck!  (You may want to talk to your gynecologist.)
1074362
You could be ovulating, or you could be getting ready to start your period.   I know I get cramps when I ovulate, and 2 day before I start my period.
1112654
During the menstural cycle the body becomes very sesitive to pain due to hormonal influences, hence the sore breasts for some and the terrible pain of abdominal cramps.\nThe cramps themselves are due to the contration of the smooth muscle tissue of the uterus. Smooth muscle is the type of muscle that you have no control over. The uterus contracts during the cycle in order to get rid of the unfertilised ovum (egg) and the linning of the uterine wall (which would have housed the fertilised egg). Its just like giving birth to an unfertilised egg.\n\nIn order to reduce the pain you can either use pain killers which will block the pain receptors in the brain so that although their are contractions your body is not responding to them, or otherwise you can stop the contractions by using medication that will relax the smooth muscle tissue eg buscopan. It is worthy of note that relaxing the muscles of the uterus during mensturation may likely increase the amount of bleeding although you will be pain-free.
139738
of course. my whole body swells up 2-3 days before my period and I get all cranky. it's because of the hormones.
336163
You should have restarted having your periods by now and should not have pain instead of having a period.  Please see your doctor to get tested to determine what the cause may be.
343595
There is allot of scientific evidence that suggests our hormones influence our gut,many women experience Diarrhea or other intestinal discomfort with their period.The canker sore situation sounds a bit odd.It could be that you are low in certain minerals,and since the menstral cycle causes women to loose certain minerals as blood and uterine tissue is shed,it could be it is triggering the canker sores.You should get your blood levels checked to see if you are deficient in any minerals or have an underlying condition,if it comes back normal try taking a multi-vitamin/mineral.Eat easy to digest foods during your period and try to relax,stress and anxiety increases these symptoms.
22434
This is totally normal if it is before your period (a lot of women have PMS swelling), or if your breasts are currently growing.  Sore breasts may also be a sign of pregnancy, so keep that in mind if it's a possibility.  Breast cancer, in the early statges, does not hurt at all.  The early sign of breast cancer is finding a lump (which would be HIGHLY unusual at your age).
97517
It is also common to have sore breasts around the beginning of a girl's period, or menstruation. A week or so before her period starts, the body begins producing lots of the female hormones estrogen and progesterone. \n\nThese hormones can cause feelings that together are called premenstrual syndrome, or PMS. Some girls have painful cramps in their stomachs, headaches, mood swings, or cravings for certain foods right before their periods begin. During this time the body may retain water, which can make a girl feel puffy and bloated. Rings and shoes may feel tight at this time. \n\nJust as fingers and feet swell, so can breasts. All that fluid forces the breast tissues to expand, which stretches the nerves and makes breasts feel achy or tender. \n\nhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/sexual_health/girls/sore_breasts.html
778035
It's interesting that when a woman first begins her period our bodies release a hormone which causes us to have a huge bowel movement which also includes passing gas. The reason our bodies release this hormone is to release pressure on our uterus which in turn decreases cramping. Gas probably has the same effect, which is, to decrease building pressure on the uterus, thus it is possible that passing gas would relieve cramps. It's fascinating how our body works to maintain a balance. Glad you're feeling better! :-)
657370
first and foremost i need to tell you to see your doctor cause it can always be something serious. If it is menstrual pains take pamprin(it works well)if it is bowel related(are your movements normal)take a stool softener and see it that helps things along a bit. If its not either of the two mentioned see your doc, it could be your appendix or gall bladder, which may need medicine or surgery to fix. Good luck!!!Feel better soon.
1118626
The first day of your period is day one.
1120561
Your stomach begins to cramp like a terrible period, and sometimes the bleeding starts before the pain, and it hurts really bad and the blood comes out in clots, kind of like when you're on your period and you sneeze- sorry for being so graphic just want to be honest.- the cramps can last for hours and the bledding as well
722169
A hot water bottle on your tummy always seems to help me. Also, try to avoid fatty foods before and during the period.
364365
I get cramps the day before my period is about to come. My friends goes through weird food craving.  I think it all depends on how you PMS.
659027
It might not be your period, it might just be some light bleeding caused by (non-dangerous) damage to the inside walls of your vagina.  If there's no pain and it stops after one day, don't worry about it.  If it continues, go see a doctor.  If you're regularly having rough sex, you should consider using lubricant.
662372
The words you are looking for are "menses" (or "menstruation") and "vagina."  If you're old enough to ask about menstruation, you should act old enough to use the literal terms instead of derogatory, demeaning slang.  Now then - almost all women have some cramping during their periods, classified as either primary dysmenorrhea (which refers to "normal" menstrual pain) or secondary dysmenorrhea (which is a result of an underlying disease or disorder). "Normal" cramps occur in almost all women due to the release of prostaglandins, which are hormones produced by the endometrium (the lining of the uterus). Prostaglandins cause the uterus to contract (sometimes quite painfully) in order to expel the menstrual debris (and henceforth, start the period). Some women produce higher levels of prostaglandins than others, so they may hurt more.  In the case of a woman who has secondary dysmenorrhea, there are other reasons for her pain, including diseases or conditions like Endometriosis, Adenomyosis, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, cervical stenosis, structural abnormalities in the vagina or uterus itself, fibroids, etc.  I trust that answers your inquiry.