Have you ever experienced a cramp back there during your period? It could be due to a condition called proctalgia fugax which is characterized by sudden fleeting spasm back there. It’s seen in adults, can affect anyone but more prevalent in women. Although spontaneous, sometimes it’s seen with bowel movements, constipation, bedroom activities 😋, periods and also times of anxiety and/or stress. During your period, hormones called prostaglandins are released, which cause the muscles of the uterus to contract, causing the lining of the uterus to shed. Prostaglandins can also trigger contractions other surrounding muscles including the r3ctum and pelvic floor muscles around the an4l canal, which can cause a spasm or cramping feeling back there. Proctalgia fugax is a diagnosis of exclusion, which means that it gets diagnosed only after all other possible conditions have been ruled out. Although this condition is not really a cause for concern, if you experience this frequently w...