How does hot water/heat relieve menstrual cramps?

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It takes some time to feel the effect of drugs on painful menstrual cramps, but once a hot water bottle or hot towel is placed on the stomach area, the cramps reduces. Whats the relationship between heat and the pain?

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Pain and heat receptors basically use the same communication line so heat blocks the “line” and pain isn’t able to get through to the brain.

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