Five Easy Ways to Reduce Menstrual Cramps
Menstrual cramps, also known as dysmenorrhea, is recognized as
the single greatest cause of lost school and working hours among
women which is estimated at 140 million hours annually in the
United States alone.
Unlike before, menstrual cramps is now considered as a serious
medical condition. Thus, in addition to the usual home remedies
of dysmenorrhea, health experts and practitioners alike are
giving some helpful tips that can help women during that
particular painful time every month. Here are some that we have
listed just for you.
1.Try an over the counter Ibuprofen. It can be found as the
active ingredient in several OTC medications, such as Advil,
Nuprin, and Motrin IB. The OTC dose per pill is 200 milligrams.
The recommended dose is one tablet every four to six hours (or
two, if one does not work), not to exceed six in a 24-hour
period. Prescription formulations come in dosages of 400 to 800
milligrams.
2.Try taking an oral contraceptive. Oral contraceptive pills can
be quite useful in treating menstrual cramps because they
decrease the amount of menstrual tissue formed and lower the
pain level (amplitude) of the uterine contractions probably due
to their progestin effect.
3.Try an over the counter mefenamic acid. Mefenamic acid
effectively relieves severe menstrual pain while also reducing
heavy menstrual bleeding, easing menstrual migraine, and easing
the physical and emotional symptoms of premenstrual syndrome.
4.Try to eat small frequent meals because a lot of food causes
blood sugar to swing up and down causing symptoms of PMS.
Instead of eating three large meals, eat five or six small meals
a day, about two and a half hours apart.
5.Exercise can help alleviate painful menstrual cramps by
raising the level of beta-endorphins, chemicals in the brain
associated with pain relief. Exercise raises the levels of beta
endorphins, which have a positive effect on mood and behavior.
6.Reduce salt intake to prevent water retention that causes
bloating. Likewise, avoid liquor and other alcoholic beverages
to reduce headaches.
7.Learn to relax. Rest, sleep and relaxation exercises can help
reduce the pain and discomfort of menstrual cramps. At least
take time for a relaxing massage or bath with oil made with
chamomile, lavender, marjoram, ginger and/or clary sage. They
are aromatic and can aid in relaxation.
8.Visit your health care provider if excessive pain and cramping
persists.
Do not live in pain. So next time a painful menstruation
strikes, try these simple tips.
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