A female patient complains of severe menstrual cramps. The nurse realizes that the uterine structure responsible for this patient complaint is which of the following?

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The myometrium is the muscular layer of the uterus that contracts during menstruation, causing menstrual cramps. The perimetrium is the outer layer of the uterus. The endometrium is the inner lining of the uterus that sheds during menstruation. The cervix is the narrow lower part of the uterus that opens into the vagina.

A Female Patient Complains of Severe Menstrual Cramps