Help with Primary dysmenorrhea ?

Question

Does anyone know how to deal with the pain from Primary dysmenorrhea naturally without going on birth control pills?

Answer 1

The Naturopathic Alternative

Diet has always been the mainstay of healing within the naturopathic world. Addressing the consumption of foods most likely to aggravate existing conditions is the basis of optimal healing. In the case of menstrual cramps, eliminating foods high in arachidonic acid is the key to dealing with cramping. This fat produces a type of prostaglandin (specifically PGE2) that increases inflammation within the body. Dairy products, beef, pork, chicken, and turkey are all high in arachidonic acid. While decreasing PGE2 production, increasing healing prostaglandins will help. PGE1 and PGE3 are anti-inflammatory and anti-spasmodic. These are found in fish such as salmon, tuna, and sardines. Many nuts and seeds such as flaxseeds and pumpkin seeds can help in the production of the “good” prostaglandins.

Specific nutrients have also been shown to help in relieving menstrual cramps. Vitamin B3 (niacin) has been proven to help ease pain in 87.5 percent of women involved in one study. Women were given 100 mg of niacin twice a day for one month and then every few hours during menstruation. The mechanism of action is believed to increase blood flow to the uterus thereby relieving the pain. (Please note that the study used niacin and not niacinamide; therefore, one may experience the “niacin flush” when using high doses of vitamin B3.) Adding vitamin C and rutin (a bioflavanoid) each day seemed to increase the effectiveness of the niacin in relieving cramping.

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Answer 2

I have primary dysmenorrhea and let me tell you, painkillers would not cut it for me but for some odd reason hot chocolate really helps. I know it sounds silly but the heat from the hot chocolate helps soothe the pain and the chocolate releases natural endorphins which helps you relax. Keep yourself warm, at least your stomach. Eating also helps, so before your period comes, make sure you're well nourished. Eat a lot. I hope this helps cause this helped me. It may or may not work for you but give it a go! You got nothing to lose :)

Answer 3

ibprofin or tylonol unfortunaly thats what my ob told me