Dee Depung: Prevention is better than cure, menstrual cramps aren't something you have to just put up with, but there are literally millions of ways to approach the problem but too many to list here, certainly no room to explain why they work. Here are just a few simple common treatments; Clary Sage.An essential oil which naturally supports estrogen production and acts on the pituitary gland to help regulate menstrual problems. Used neat or diluted in vegetable oil you massage it into your abdomen. Better than painkillers as your body doesn't build up a tolerance which could make cramps progressively worse over time. Cell Salts.A natural mineral that your body needs for basic functioning so if lacking it can cause problems â€" when you get cramps take them every 5-10 minutes until the pain stops. Wikipedia explains cell salts http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cell_salts Heat. Heat packs help increase blood flow to the pelvic organs, but cold packs may help too. If heat works f! or you then try a hot bath with a little lavender oil to help you relax and feel more comfortable.Herbs.Try in tea form from a store or supermarket, best fresh but teabags are fine just don't boil as this affects potency of the herb. If not a 'women's blend' try any of these; raspberry leaf, yarrow, lemon balm, black haw, chamomile, red raspberry, wild strawberry, Valerian. Bupleurum (aka xiao yao wan) is a Chinese herbal medicine you take 3-4 tablets 4 times per day for two weeks before your period is due, you can get this from any Chinese herbalist. There are plenty of other herbs to help, try talking to staff in a good herbal store as they will help you. Also try Evening Primrose Oil capsules daily, most health stores and supermarkets stock this as it is a good all-round women's health supplement that helps to regulate hormones. See Sister Zeus http://www.sisterzeus.com Tampons.These are to be avoided as they negatively affect vaginal health in turn affecting menstrual h! ealth, when they expand they can also add to bloating or expan! d into the cervix making cramps worse. Instead try to stick to pads, or if you use tampons switch to menstrual cups or softcups. See tampon health web site http://www.spotsite.org and menstrual cup support http://menstrualcups.org Yoga.Yoga is good as it has a lot of gentle stretching and breathing excercises, try the book 'Yoga for a health menstrual cycle' by Linda Sparrowe and Patricia Walden, DVD's or there are a lot of sites about yoga. Try this video with postures that would help you - http://www.videojug.com/film/yoga-postures-for-men... Sex.Masturbating to orgasm helps as during orgasm a hormone called oxytocin is released that causes uterine contractions, this along with relaxation and improved circulation help to ease cramps.Stretching.Anything that stretches the abdomen is good. Donkey exercise; kneel on all fours with your back parallel to the floor, hump your back up and then down again to the horizontal position. Salaam; kneel, slope your back, lean on your ar! ms and rest your head on the floor, rest and relax in this position. Half-roll; lie on your back, hugging one knee, roll your body to the opposite side and back. Acupressure. A lot of women I know who suffer from extreme cramps go for complimentary treatments such as chiropractors or opt for acupressure or acupuncture. If you cannot afford to see a specialist get a book to teach yourself some basics of acupressure/acupuncture. Some points to stimulate for menstrual cramps are: BL24 (Qihaishu), BL25 (Dachangshu), BL30 (Baihuanshu), BL31 (Shangliao), BL32 (Ciliao), BL34 (Xialiao), CV2 (Qugu), CV6 (Qihai), KI5 (Shuiquan), and KI6 (Zhao Hai). You can find the locations of these points here - http://www.acuxo.com/selections.asp?question=OBGYN... Diet.It can make serious differences but it's bloody complex so if it's something you'd be interested in you'd need to go research yourself. For now get a good balanced diet of nutritious foods rich in essential fatty acids and low in re! fined sugars, refined carbohydrates and hydrogenated fats. Avoid foods ! that make you bloated such as salty foods, when bloated drink more water with a little lemon juice as a natural diuretic. Some find dairy and caffeine cause problems â€" although coffee is good for reducing menstrual flow. Soy should also be avoided as it is notorious for causing problems. Supplements. Try taking a good multi-vitamin, omega 3 or flaxseed oil (approx. 500Mg 2-4 times a day), B vitamin complex with 100mg of vitamin B6, Magnesium (100mg every 2 hours during menstruation), and vitamin E in d-alpha tocopherol form (50mg 3 times a day). It sounds complex but for a start try a multi-vitamin daily and increase magnesium, calcium and potassium during your periods as these are needed by your body to help uterus lining shed. Attitude.It really does have a big influence, obviously good attitude means a...Show more
Jammie Taddei: Regular routine exercise & Great Sex! Both get the endorphins going. If you are not sexually active; your fingers, nearest shower nozzle! , faucet, or whatever your favorite toy is your best friend!It is beneficiary for a woman to have sex/ masturbate during your/ her period. There is absolutely nothing wrong w/ having sex/ masturbating during your period!I find that having sex during your period:Speeds up the cycle.Less cramps.Sometimes it seems like better sex.I don't know why some many say it’s “gross†and get so turned off by this subject. It's all part of life. In most cases, girls have a small towel, etc w/ them. It's not that "messy/ gross".Great sex is always good for your whole body both mentally & physically! It also helps alleviate stress. Also, drink water vs. sodas & limit caffine....Show more
Vern Serratos: the best thing that ever helped me was a heating pad. You can buy some temporary ones at the store made for exactly that. I never felt a warm bath helped much. I have never taken midol or pamprin. But 3 aleve or 2 excedrin work for me. I was told by my obgyn that 3 aleve was ok to! take.. But the heating pad worked wonders for me.
Mitchel Demry:! Avoid salty foods because they make you bloat worse. Maybe herbal tea if you like it (wont help the cramps physically, but can help ease the irritation that comes along). Warm baths or heating pads/warm washcloths can all help. James is right too, though it sounds weird. If the cramping isn't severe enough that you just don't want to be touched, having orgasms alone or with a partner can help moderate cramps (not sure how old you are, though)...Show more
Azzie Trembly: Working out is actually a great way to help with cramps. There's also these heat pads you can get to stick on the inside of your undies that will put heat on your pain all day, and I love them! Something like this : http://www.warmers.com/ItemDetails.aspx?itemid=SWM...Use those on top of your medicine and your'e set. However, try using Alieve or Tylenol. They work better then the "period pills"...Show more
Ginny Trickett: Me and my wife just have sex to ease the pains
Long Woltjer: try e! ating a banana and drinking cranberry juice. :]
Rodolfo Merel: Are you kidding? It hurts. I never had cramps etc when I was younger so I didn't understand other girls complaining and I even had a friend that would go to bed for days at a time. Now I do, after kids and as I am older. Its a constant aching pain that takes ytour energy and then you get to bleed on top of that-and your headaches. Yes you can take meds but the hormones kick intoo-its so fun being a girl! Guys can hurt but never be able to relate-just like we can't with some of your gripes I'm sure. I don't whine about mine though-what would that help? It doesn't take it way-one just deals with it. No one wants to hang out with a whiner-maybe thats whats bugging you. The whining,not the problem causing it? The person who you are actually talking about?...Show more
Lynn Mctier: Believe it or not, I exercise to get rid of my pains and it works!
Todd Stogner: what I find that helps is a something ! hot ( I use a warm washcloth) and put it right under your stomach... on! your pains. and take some ibprofin and just lay down and relaxor if youd consider birth control it really helps
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