Why does heat help period pain/cramps?!

Question: heat as in drinking hot cocoa or sitting next to a heater. it does wonders for menstruation pain or the cramps i usually get during the first few days. why so?

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Answers: heat as in drinking hot cocoa or sitting next to a heater. it does wonders for menstruation pain or the cramps i usually get during the first few days. why so?

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when you have cramps, your muscles are contracting. heat helps your muscles relax.

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it relaxes the muscles

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Heat triggers your leutenising hormone baby..

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Your blood flow is sped up with heat.

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it relaxes the muscles and gives a better bloodcirculation locally..

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You can also put a hot water bottle or heat pad on your belly to help with cramps.

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not for me. i take like 3-4 motrins and it doesnt kick in till an hour. and i drink water and get a hot rag and it still doesnt work. its all owchies

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