Question 1

chocolate can help dysmenorrhea?

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No - it doesn't: Nsaid’s, ssri’s, hormone meds, otc meds containing diuretics, warm bath, heating pad, exercise ; acupuncture are excellent for dysmenorrhea. 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 ; green tea can dissipate pain.

Question 2

what is medicine of dysmenorrhea?

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Several: The most common treatment for cramps are nsaid's such as ibuprofen, celebrex, (celecoxib) naprosyn, etc.  Birth control hormones also help.  If these don't help then evaluation for possible endometriosis is next if everything else on your exam is normal.

Question 3

what sort of disorder is dysmenorrhea?

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Dysmenorrhea: Is menstrual cramps during menses. Take Motrin 400mg  2-3 times per day. Start a few days before onset of period and during your period. This may help.

Question 4

what can i take to treat dysmenorrhea?

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Several things.: A simple otc pain reliever can help with cramping, bot with bloting. Over the cou.Nter ibuprophen and Naproxen work well.  If mental issues are a problem, some half dose ssris will help mood issues.

Question 5

what can someone do about dysmenorrhea?

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Anti inflammatory: Take Aleve (naproxen) or Ibuprofen starting 1-2 days before menses starts. You can also start birth control pills to get rid of the bleeding entirely.

Question 6

what can i take to relieve dysmenorrhea?

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See below: Acetaminophen, such as tylenol
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (nsaids): ibuprofen, such as advil or motrin
naproxen, such as Aleve or naprosyn

aspirin (also a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug), such as Bayer or bufferin
all those you can get from drug store without prescription.
Hot water bottle.

Question 7

best way to naturally treat dysmenorrhea?

Accepted Answer

Various methods: It is very important for your dr. To get a goo h&p and a good differential diagnosis can be made.  The first line of therapy is to try anti inflammatories (nsaids) and assess your pain, in addition you can start birth control pills.  If this doesn't help then and more thorough investigation should be done.

Question 8

what can cause the symptom of dysmenorrhea?

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Dysmenorrhea: Fibroids, endometriosis, adenomyosis,  iud  and no cause.

Question 9

dysmenorrhea is defined as what abnormalities?

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Painful menses: The medical term for painful menstrual periods is "dysmenorrhea".

Question 10

could you tell me what are cures for dysmenorrhea?

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See gynecologist: Regarding cures. Nsaid’s, ssri’s, hormone meds, otc meds containing diuretics, warm bath, heating pad, exercise & acupuncture are excellent for dysmenorrhea. 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 & green tea can dissipate pain.

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