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Is there any way to get rid of the stomach pain which comes during the monthly period time? every month i get sever stomach pain for 2 or 3 days.

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Dr. Shah Chowdhury answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Menstrual Cramps: Take Naproxen 375 mg twice daily for 3 days from d-1 of your period. You can try other nsaids like ibuprofen/advil/motrin etc. If this doesn't help, talk to your gynecologist.

Answered 9/28/2016

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