Question 1

can vitamins treat menstrual pain?

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Occasionally: Vitamins are essential substances for our bodies. If we have deficiency then many parts of the body can be affected. In general, a sick body can have menstrual disorders and correcting vitamin deficiency can improve symptoms. However, we usually do not think of vitamins as treatments for painful menses. See your doctor to discuss more traditional meds if your vit supplements do not help.

Question 2

how does one treat menstrual pain?

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Menstrual pain: Severe pain should be evaluated by a gynecologist. Mild to moderate cramping can be relieved with NSAID meds like Ibuprofen or naproxen. Check out no-drug methods too like massage, exercise, and a new menstrual belt called ziivaa.

Question 3

how can a girl reduce or treat menstrual pain? by drugs or physically?which way is better and more effective and safer?

Accepted Answer

Acupuncture: Acupuncture is the most effective way to eliminate the menstrual cramps. Stop dairy. Stop gluten. One ca also take ibuprofen, can also try evening pimrose oil daily for 3 months...An herb call vitex or one called cramp bark can also reduce menstrual pain. Exercise does help too.

Question 4

what should i give to my teenage girl for her period pain? any vitamins?

Accepted Answer

NSAIDS: Over the counter medications like advil/motrin/ibuprofen work well for menstrual cramps.  Also, start taking pain medication before the cramps are severe.  Talk to her doctor about ways you can manage her menstrual pain.

Question 5

what should i give to my teenage girl for her period pain? what is the best vitamin?

Accepted Answer

Ibuprofen: is the best over-the-counter medication for menstrual cramps. It works best on the enzyme pathway causing the cramps. The dose for 12 year old and up would be 400mg every 6 hours. If that does not help, please ask her pediatrician for further recommendations. A general multivitamin is best, although if she is a great eater, she may not need any; again, please discuss with her doctor.

Question 6

best vitamin for period pain/mood? currently only taking vitamin d3 1000iu & vitamin b complex

Accepted Answer

Depends: Different items work for different people, but many patients report a better sense of well being with a b complex vitamin, and with significant vitamin d. Depending on your latitude and sun exposure, you may or may not get enough vitamin d from sun.  You could consider trying 3, 000 iu of vitamin d.  Also there is some evidence to suggest that methyl folate also helps improve a person's mood.

Question 7

what is the definition or description of: menstrual pain?

Accepted Answer

Cramping: A painful cramping sensation in the lower abdomen occuring just before or during the menses.  It can be associated with other symptoms including, but not limited to. Headache, nausea, vomitting, and diarrhea.

Question 8

has anyone experienced menstrual pain while on contraception?

Accepted Answer

Is this a change?: Many women experience pain with their menstrual cycle while on birth control pills.  If there has been a change in the pain, you should see a gynecologist.  You may have fibroids or polyps which are growing.  You may have endometriosis.  Change at 40 needs to be taken seriously.

Question 9

help, what to do for menstrual pain when you cannot swallow pills?

Accepted Answer

Dysmenorrhea: Try warm bath, heating pad, exercise ; acupuncture are excellent for pms / period. Avoid caffeine, chocolate, alcohol ; salt. Get gyn eval to r/o underlying pathology. Consider omega- 3 fatty acids, magnesium (supplementation or through diet) or black cohosh with dr ok. Sipping chamomile can dissipate pain. Ginger helps w nausea.

Question 10

i have kinda like a mild menstrual pain.  is this a symptom of pinworms?

Accepted Answer

No: Pinworms are associated with anal itching not pain.

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