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January 30, 2009

Birth control relieves menstrual pains

Filed under: Birth Control Pill,Cramps,Menstrual Cramps,Uncategorized — Janine @ 5:11 pm

Menstrual cramps can vary from women to women. It can be from a little uncomfortable to having excruciating pain right before or at the start of your period. You may experience pain mainly in your lower abdomen. Other menstrual cramps include menstrual migraines, backaches, bloating, and sore breasts.

Why does this happen?
Menstrual pain occurs during a menstrual cycle and when you ovulate During menstruation your uterus contracts causing cramps in your lower abdomen.

Can birth control help?
Birth control can help reduce the amount of menstrual pain you are experiencing. It also regulates your menstrual cycle if it is irregular, decreases the amount of bleeding during your period, and of course, prevents pregnancy. There are different forms of birth control: the pill, patch, or ring. Speak with your doctor to find out which method and brand best suits you and what the side effects are for the birth control being recommended.

What else can help relieve the pain?

Over-the-Counter

Over-the-counter drugs containing ibuprofen or naproxen can help with menstrual pain. There are also other over-the-counter brands that are made to specifically help relieve menstrual pains.

Healthy Diet

A healthy diet of zinc, calcium and B vitamins can help relieve menstrual cramps. Try to lower your daily salt, caffeine, and sugar intake in the week before your period.

Heat Pad/Ice Packs

Heat pads or hot water bottles can help relieve menstrual pains in the stomach and back. Cramps can also be caused by a build-up of blood in your pelvis. In this case, use ice packs to relieve your pain. Try both methods to see which one works best.

Bath

A long soothing warm bath is known to help relieve menstrual cramps. Add on aromatherapy bath salts to make your bathing experience relaxing.

Lying Down

Try to lie down in a fetal position. Many women have said it helps decrease your menstrual pains

Working Out

Work out with less aggressive activities such as swimming and yoga can reduce menstrual cramps.

Herbal Teas

Herbal teas such as Chamomile, Raspberry, Cinnamon, and Cramp bark tea are said to help relieve menstrual cramps.

Fresh Pineapple Juice

Pineapples contain bromelain, an enzyme that helps relax muscles. Try drinking or eating pineapple products to reduce menstrual cramps.

Massages

Massages, reflexology and acupressure can also help reduce the severity of menstrual cramps.

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Birth Control Buzz is a service company that provides birth control prices, types of birth control(prescription required), health administrative services, and birth control statistics predominantly to US patients seeking to purchase pharmaceuticals on-line. For more information, call 1-866-868-8850 or visit http://www.birthcontrolbuzz.com/.

2 Comments »

  1. i have also heard that having sex/masturbation helps relieve menstrual cramps.

    Comment by Anonymous — January 30, 2009 @ 8:41 pm

  2. Wtf? This Is So Weird

    Comment by DACEY — August 1, 2011 @ 5:28 pm

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