Question 1

i have terrible period pains! someone help please?
i have tried everything - advil, hot water bottle, chocolate etc. nothing works! my doctor diagnosed me with dysmenorrhea so i get extremely painful periods. i feel faint.

Accepted Answer

Can get treatment: Birth control pills (contain hormones) can be used to help other conditions besides birth control. The pills can help women with acne, frequent periods, heavy periods, painful periods, etc...  If a woman wants medication for menstrual cramps, a primary care doctor or Ob-Gyn doctor can help, after an evaluation to be sure nothing unusual is happening in the body. "Terrible pain" should be treated.

Question 2

what causes period pains?

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Combination: It is caused by a combination of chemicals released in the body, hormonal levels that make you more sensitive to the sensation of pain, and contractions of the uterus that is trying to push out the unused blood and tissue lining

Question 3

i have severe period pains?

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Many options: There are multiple options. Hormonal treatments such as birth control pills, Progesterone treatments and the Mirena (levonorgestrel) iud are effective reversible treatments that will help many people. There is also a drug called Lysteda that contains no hormones which will help others.  The next step for painful periods is to see an obgyn for a detailed history and physical

Question 4

how to remove period pains!?

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Ibuprofen is best: But if this does not help, see you doctor for other options.

Question 5

i have really bad period pains

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Progesterone : Find a compounding pharmacy and ask a compounding pharmacist who will prescribe real progesterone for you on days 13-27. Boosting your progesterone during this part of your cycle shop us eliminate the painful periods.

Question 6

what will help stop period pains?

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OCP: Ocps work well, nonsteroidals like Ibuprofen also work.   Talk to your doctor for options.

Question 7

how can i deal with period pains?

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Mentrual pain: Dysmenorrhea Tx:  NSAID’s, SSRI’s, hormone meds, OTC meds containing diuretics, warm bath, heating pad, exercise &amp; acupuncture are excellent for dysmenorrhea. Avoid caffeine, chocolate, alcohol &amp; 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.

Question 8

what to do for period pains at 49?

Accepted Answer

NSAIDs: Can take motrin, advil (ibuprofen) - that will help with your period pains. If new onset pain, see your doctor to make sure you don't have fibroids or polyps.

Question 9

is it normal to have period pains?

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Yes: Some cramping is perfectly normal - if it gets to the point where it is interfering with your normal activities of daily life, then it needs to be checked.

Good luck!

Question 10

what can i do to treat period pains?

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Dysmenorrhea: Your doctor may recommend nonpharmacologic measures first, such as application of a heat pack to the lower abdomen, exercise, and relaxation techniques. First-line drug therapy may include nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or estrogen-progesterone contraceptives. If no relief is attained after three months of treatment with medications, you might have secondary dysmenorrhea.

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