Uterine contractions before menstruation may be caused by increased prostaglandin levels, premenstrual syndrome, endometriosis, and so on.
1. Increased levels of prostaglandins: Before and during menstruation, a significant increase in the level of prostaglandins in a woman’s body may cause uterine contractions, which may lead to symptoms of abdominal pain, mostly physiological changes.
2. Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS): Before menstruation, if the female patient is overly anxious and stressed, it may cause hormonal changes in the body, which may induce uterine contractions and cause pain.
3. Endometriosis: If a female patient has endometriosis, the active endometrial hyperplasia at the site of the lesion before the onset of menstruation may cause painful uterine contractions.
Patients with painful uterine contractions before menstruation are advised to seek prompt medical attention to avoid aggravating the condition.