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What Natural Remedies Can Be Used To Treat Painful Menstrual Cramps?

Hi. I am a young lady aged 19. I have very painful menstrual cramps and my my menstrual cycle changes. What natural methods could I use for these cramps. I do not want to rely on medication all the time. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Lisa.
Thu, 2 Feb 2017
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Hello dear
I understand your concern
Very painful menstrual cramp could be due to primary/spasmodic type, secondary causes like pelvic inflammatory disorder, vaginal infection, endometriosis.
I would suggest to consult gynecologist and undergo examination, reproductive hormone analysis, USG scan, blood sugar , urine tests, CBC to rule out cause.
Specific treatment depend on cause
Birth control pill will help you to decrease pain
Drink plenty of water/juice
Take healthy diet with lots of fresh fruits and green leafy vegetables in small frequent meal
Avoid: high salt/fatty/oily food, alcohol, smoking, tea, coffee in second half of period
Take physiotherapist advise to increase pain threshold
Do regular exercise like walking, running followed by medication to combat stress, maintain proper pelvic hygiene
If pain is not tolerablet then you can take tablet meftals spas for 2-3 days
Hope this may help you

Contact further if follow up needed
Best regards
Dr. Sagar
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What Natural Remedies Can Be Used To Treat Painful Menstrual Cramps?

Hello dear I understand your concern Very painful menstrual cramp could be due to primary/spasmodic type, secondary causes like pelvic inflammatory disorder, vaginal infection, endometriosis. I would suggest to consult gynecologist and undergo examination, reproductive hormone analysis, USG scan, blood sugar , urine tests, CBC to rule out cause. Specific treatment depend on cause Birth control pill will help you to decrease pain Drink plenty of water/juice Take healthy diet with lots of fresh fruits and green leafy vegetables in small frequent meal Avoid: high salt/fatty/oily food, alcohol, smoking, tea, coffee in second half of period Take physiotherapist advise to increase pain threshold Do regular exercise like walking, running followed by medication to combat stress, maintain proper pelvic hygiene If pain is not tolerablet then you can take tablet meftals spas for 2-3 days Hope this may help you Contact further if follow up needed Best regards Dr. Sagar