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Severe Cramps Linked to Non-Ovulatory Cycles

New research from the University of British Columbia suggests that menstrual cramps can occur in cycles without ovulation, challenging long-held beliefs. The study found that women experience more severe and longer-lasting cramps during anovulatory cycles. After monitoring 75 women aged 19-35, researchers discovered that cramps were prevalent and often more intense in cycles without egg release. Dr. Paul Yong, associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology, expressed surprise at these...