Please provide some do's and don'ts on living with menstrual cramps.

Ignore: Heat therapy is as effective as Ibuprofen and more effective than tylenol (acetaminophen).

Ignore: Try heat packs, ibuprofen, and tylenol (acetaminophen). Or prevent menstruation with menstrual suppression/hormones.

Ignore: Apply a heating pad to the lower abdomen for relief.

Ignore: Start taking non steroidal medications prior to the onset of a period to reduce menstrual cramps.

Ignore: Orgasm can decrease menstrual cramps.

Ignore: NSAIDs such as Naproxen are the drugs of choice. Low dose oral contraceptives are also helpful.

Ignore: NSAID Analgesics help some women tolerate the pain.

Ignore: Talk to your doctor about starting a birth control if these are difficult to deal with on your own.

Ignore: Do not wait until your cramps are severe before you take a pain reliever. Do exercise. It helps.

Try: Try NSAIDs like Aleve (naproxen). Start taking it daily 3-5 days before your period is due through the period.

Start: Start with the mildest pain medicine that works e.g. Aspirin,tylenol (acetaminophen).

NSAIDs: NSAIDs work best if started before the cramping and your period start.

Ignore: Start an nsaid like advil (ibuprofen) at beginning of your menstrual cramps don't wait until cramping is severe.