I have really bad period pains

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.

Period pain: tx: nsaid’s, ssri’s, hormone meds, otc meds containing diuretics, warm bath, heating pad, exercise ; acupuncture are excellent for pms. Avoid caffeine, chocolate, alcohol ; salt. Get gyn eval to r/o underlying pathology. Consider omega- 3 fatty acids, evening primrose oil, chasteberry. magnesium (supplementation or through diet) or black cohosh with dr ok. Sipping chamomile can dissipate pain.

Many options.: Avoid caffeine, alcohol, extra salt & junk carbohydrates. Increase complex carbohydrates – with at least 5 servings of vegetables and 4 servings of fruit into your diet daily. Try: omega- 3 fatty acids. Discuss magnesium & black cohosh with your doctor. Chamomile & green tea can be soothing. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory meds can decrease pain. Use warmth from a shower or heating pad.