4/25 Talk about menstrual cramps.

Some ladies have regular periods, while others have irregular ones.

* regular period: 규칙적인 생리 주기

ex> Women with regular periods tend to get pregnant more easily.

Having to use sanitation pads can be a hassle in itself. However, the worst thing about menstruation is probably menstrual cramps.

* menstrual cramps: 생리통

ex> I usually suffer from menstrual cramps every month.

ex> I have the cramps today.

cf> I have cramps in my left foot.

The level of pain varies from person to person.

* vary: 각기 다르다

ex> The ages of the children in the class varies from 5 to 7.

Some women hardly have any cramping and can go through their day without any problems.

Others have severe cramps and can’t even function properly.

ex> I could not function properly because of my menstrual cramps.

Many women take pain medication when they are on their period.

* be on one’s period: 생리 중이다

ex> I am very sensitive when I am on my period.

Women simply have to ride out the pain until their cycle ends.

* ride out the pain: 고통을 참고 견뎌 내다

ex> Do you think the president will be able to ride out this latest crisis?

@ Speaking of the devil, here he comes.  호랑이도 제 말 하면 온다더니, 저기 온다.

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1. Healthy women tend to have regular periods.

2. She took a day off because of menstrual cramps

3. I cannot function properly when I’m hungry.

4. You should not go in a tub when you are on your period.