🌸 Common Signs Your Period Is Coming Your menstrual cycle follows a rhythm, and the body often gives gentle reminders before menstruation begins. Recognizing these signs helps women prepare physically and emotionally. ⸻ 1. Abdominal or Lower Back Cramps • Mild tightening or dull aches in the lower abdomen or back. • Caused by uterine contractions preparing to shed the lining. ⸻ 2. Breast Tenderness or Swelling • Breasts may feel fuller or sore due to hormonal fluctuations (estrogen and progeste