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How to get rid of period cramps?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Period cramps: Dysmenorrhea: try 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 can dissipate pain.

Answered 6/28/2020

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