Medical Definition of TRANSDUCTION. 1. : the action or process of converting something and especially energy or a message into another form. 2. : the transfer of genetic material from one organism (as a bacterium) to another by a genetic vector and especially a bacteriophageâcompare transformation 2.
Having cramps once you're past 37 weeks may mean you're in the early stages of labour. At this stage your pregnancy has reached term, so the cramps are a normal part of your body gearing up to give birth.
Menstrual Cramping Before a Period. If your pregnancy test turns out negative, your cramps are probably normal cramping before your period. It is estimated that over 50% of women experience menstrual cramps and an incredible 90% of teenage women have cramps before their period. During menstruation, the uterus experiences contractions.