Cramps before, during, or after your period? That's not normal!

Cramps? Cramps are not part of a "normal" period. They mean that the uterine muscle has too much lactic acid in it thereby causing cramping - just like when you overuse another muscle and it hurts. Not having cramps is a very pleasant experience AND if you are considering pregnancy, then you really need to get your periods regulated so that you don't even know they're coming: no PMS (mood swings, swelling, bloating, cramps, etc. etc.) Try Chinese Medicine/Acupuncture/herbal prescriptions.

http://www.liebertonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1089/acu.2011.2303