Dysmenorrhea causes pain in the lower abdomen that occurs before and during a woman’s menstrual cycle.
1. Reduce menstrual cramps with natural leaf teas
Chamomile tea, mint tea, cinnamon tea, ginger tea… all have anti-spasmodic properties in common.
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2. Drink lots of warm water
Drinking the necessary amount of water cannot immediately control stomach pain, but a well-hydrated body will help blood circulate easily.
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3. Reduce menstrual cramps – Apply warm compresses
Heat helps relax the muscles that cause contractions in the uterus.
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4. Take a warm bath
Similar to using a heat pack or drinking warm water, taking a warm bath can actually help relieve menstrual cramps.
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Note: Do not bathe frequently and take too long at a time as this can cause your body to get cold.
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5. Reduce menstrual cramps – Exercise
It sounds unreasonable because when your body is `overflowing` and has severe stomach pain, you have to exercise.
6. Healthy and appropriate diet
Fried or baked pastries (donuts) and greasy fried foods are not good for you during your period.
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In addition, on menstruation days, salty foods, drinks containing alcohol and caffeine should be limited.
7. Reduce menstrual pain – Reasonable rest regime
Sleepiness will not come easily when you have severe stomach pain.
Besides, on black and red days, many people feel tired and sleepy.
8. Pain relievers
If the above methods are not effective for you, especially for those who cannot tolerate the bad pain during menstruation, you can consider using pain relievers such as Aspirin,
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9. Using birth control pills helps reduce menstrual period
Birth control pills have the main effect of reducing menstrual bleeding, so they can help reduce menstrual pain.
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10. Go to the doctor
However, if the abdominal pain is more intense and severe than usual or lasts for 2−3 days, go to a medical facility to have some tests done to see if you are experiencing any other illness.
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