SsurebreC t1_jecxdyz wrote on March 31, 2023 at 2:27 AM

During every cycle, the best egg at the time is released that has the highest chance of fertilization. This means there's competition every month which increases reproductive chances. If there were only 600 eggs then there wouldn't be competition and if a bunch of eggs were damaged for any reason then this would decrease reproductive chances and introduce unintended mutations.

LangleyHearse t1_jecztmg wrote on March 31, 2023 at 2:47 AM

So cramps are actually monthly tournaments with egg on egg combat to determine who's the strongest?

SsurebreC t1_jed1bv0 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 3:00 AM

No but that would be such a neat idea :]

Cramps is what happens when cells that line the uterus (endometrial cells) break down. This processes releases chemicals (prostaglandins) that cause the muscles and blood vessels in the uterus to contract.