what is the best treatment for period pain?

Answer 1

Prevention is better than cure, contrary to popular belief menstrual cramps are not a necessity of being female and the majority of women can prevent menstrual cramps if they know how, unfortunately the majority of women prefer covering up the problem with painkillers or by going to extremes such as hormonal birth control or even as far as hysterectomies.

When it comes to periods, they are only as good or as bad as you make them, take a look online or get some books from the library to see what may work for you and make sure there is nothing medically wrong with you, not just with your menstrual health but general health as menstrual cramps can be a sign of a more general problem with health.

A few common ideas for both prevention and treatment when you do get cramps;

• Herbal teas can be used for not only menstrual cramps but also treating other menstrual problems such as PMS, heavy flow or general hormonal problems that can contribute to all of these things. Most health stores will be able to advise you of which teas would be best for you, and many also carry more general women's blends that are useful too. Ideally you should try to make tea from fresh herbs chopped and added to simmering water, allowed to simmer for half an hour then strain and add honey to taste – note boiling water to make herbal tea can lessen the effects of the herbs.

Herbs to try are as follows;
Lemon balm, Black Haw, Blessed thistle, Camomile, Wild marjoram, Red raspberry, Wild strawberry, Valerian, Yarrow, Raspberry leaf, Blue cohosh, Dong quai.

• Consider changing your choice in menstrual products, tampons particularly. As tampons are bad for vaginal health this directly effects your menstrual health, it has been found that many women who switch from tampons to safer options such as pads or menstrual cups find both their menstrual cramps and menstrual flow lessen in comparison to when using tampons. Many tampons are also made in a way which results in the tampons expanding lengthways as well as widthways, the expansion widthways can add to bloating, where as the expansion lengthways can result in the tampon hitting the cervix. Commercial pads can also effect vaginal health, and so in tern menstrual health, options such as organic pads or cloth pads can improve vaginal health and so help ease menstrual problems.

Some alternatives to tampons and commercial pads;
http://www.divacup.com
http://www.keeper.com
http://www.softcup.com
http://www.lunapads.com

• Diet is a huge factor; there are certain foods you are best to avoid during menstruation and the week prior to menstruation. Common foods to cause problems are salty foods and alcohol as these increase bloating by retaining water. Dairy and caffeine can also cause problems for a lot of people, however be warned if avoiding dairy don't be tempted to switch to soy products as soy is notoriously well-known for contributing to menstrual cramps.
Try to opt for more healthy foods prior to menstruation such as lots of greens, bananas and strawberries are also very well known for helping prior to menstruation, my own personal favourite is peanut butter which is high in fibre and does not taste too much like rabbit food – it also mixes well with chocolate, although chocolate technically isn't good for cramps given the caffeine and dairy content (sorry ladies).
Lots of water is real must as this will not only help with bloating and cramping but also help if you are prone to headaches or acne break-outs during menstruation, adding lemon juice to the water is also a good idea because it is a natural diuretic so can decrease bloating, not to mention help with healthy weight loss.

• Take up yoga, this is a very good exercise tip because as well as being gentle exercise it also has stretching that can help even further and breathing exercises that can help relax you and so further aid in relieving menstrual cramps.

• Take a bath, a nice warm bath can help relax you and the heat can ease period pains as well, avoid things that can harm your vagina like bubble bath, however some nice natural salts or essential oils can make a nice relaxing bath.

• Breathing exercises, some people find this a little strange, that breathing is something we do naturally anyway, however we often get out of practice and taking the time to understand how your body moves as you breath and mental exercise can help calm you down.

• Essential oils can work wonders; a little lavender oil in a burner can make a lot of difference to your mental state and calm you down. If not lavender oil then there are many other oils that can be used, a lot of stores also carry relaxation blends. Better still small pots of oil and flower blends, which can be applied to your temples, can provide a discrete but effective means of relaxation. Clary Sage is actually fantastic to massage into your stomach to relieve menstrual cramps.

• Regular cycles, although in your teens this is not going to be easy for you as your body is still maturing sexually and physically your cycles are unlikely to be very regular – however there are things you can do to help, some of the above mentioned herbs can help, but you might also want to try taking Evening Primrose Oil that will help regulate your cycles and so help with menstrual problems. Note hormonal birth control does not regulate your menstrual cycle.

• Sex, or in your case masturbation given as you are underage, during orgasm it is believed that a hormone which causes uterine contractions is released calls Oxytocin, which can help to push out menstrual material. The relaxation and improved circulation to the pelvic area after sex can also ease period pain. Although masturbation during menstruation can be messy there is no reason to avoid it, using a towel over your bed, having sex in the shower, or using softcups or soft tampons are all options for mess free during your period.

• Heat or cold – most people say heat packs are good, you can get all sorts of really good reusable heat pads with lavender in that help a lot, but for some people cold packs work a whole lot better when applied to their stomach, so try them both and see which one helps you best.

• Acupressure/acupuncture can help a lot, although it might be too expensive for you to go to a therapist for this you may want to get yourself a basic book on acupressure/acupuncture to teach yourself some basics to help with your cramps.

• Cell-salts, these are a natural-mineral your body needs, so if you are lacking this can affect all sorts of things in your body, you can take these daily to help prevent cramps or take them when you get cramps upping the dose every 5-10 minutes until the pain goes away.

• Up your intake of magnesium, calcium, and potassium, also couple with zinc to help your body absorb these easier. These are all things needed by your body to help the uterus lining shed.

• Get regular check-ups, a healthy uterus means an easier period, if you are in good health menstrual cramps will not be as common a problem for you, it may be because you are young and cycles irregular that this is causing more of a problem for you.

• Supplements, not just the ones mentioned above (magnesium, calcium, and potassium) but also Omega 3 & 6, Multi B with high B6 and B13, vitamin E is also a good anti-inflammatory.

• Good attitude, more from the first comments, but also bare in mind menstruation is not just about your body getting rid of waste uterus lining but also everything else from the month that it does not need - this includes bad emotions. The more stressed you have been during your cycle the more problematic your period will be.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

I absolutely LOVE yoga for period pain! Try researching a couple of moves, you can use the site below. I love them because they give you a whole bunch of suggestions when you put your symptoms into the pose finder. Here are some moves I love:

1. Sit on the edge of a phone book or something of similar size and sit so that your butt bones take most of the weight of your body. Now bring your feet in so that the soles touch each other. lace your hands together and loop them around the toes. Sit up so that your spine is straight and your hands are pulling on your feet. Relax your legs and hips. This helps open the hips up and allows the blood to flow freer.

2. Go to a wall in your house and scooch your butt up against it so that your legs are stretched up against the wall. You can also put your legs at 90 degree angles so that your heels are on the wall.

You can also try some hot water bottles or heating pads on your belly. Those work very well, too.

Oh yeah, trust a guy to say something like this and not know ANYTHING about a woman's body. Sex can actually INCREASE the pain, dummy. Don't do it, just listen to the women here who've actually been through menstruation.
Good luck!

Answer 4

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Answer 7

if possible hot water bottle and bed...

also some paracetamol is good..however be careful how much you take...

I would suggest going to see your GP they can give you special tablets for period pain.. they are called 'spazmo?? something not sure of the rest of the word.. this is a true tablet its not a joke you can look them up on google.

good luck

Answer 8

the best treatment for period pain is to sleep or nap on your stomach

Answer 9

Midol works for me. It covers all the symptoms. I love it. I won't take anything else now. Extra strength Acetaminophen a.k.a Tylenol works too. But do NOT take Asprin. Asprin thins the blood and will make the bleeding worse. Good luck sweetie.

Answer 10

I think we all ask this question. I use advil at the moment but i want to find a natural method because advil is not good for me.
I have tried using a hot pad/ heating pad as well. I'm not real sure what else to tell you. Good luck though.

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