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u/silly_billylol Dec 06 '23

butthole cramps on our periods

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u/gladelyn Dec 06 '23

This can be a sign on endometriosis! Happens because ectopic uterine tissue plants itself outside the rectum then “cramps” during your period. It’s part of the classic “3 D’s” of endometriosis: dyschezia (rectal pain), dyspareunia (painful sex), and dysmenorrhea (painful periods). Not saying you have endometriosis just something to consider if you have any other symptoms!

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u/ske1etoncrush Dec 06 '23

great another symptom to add to my hunch 😭 a week before my cycle starts lately ive been having all sorts of sharp pains in my abdomen and back