A member asked:

What should i do for kill menstrual cramps? i actually stayed home from scho yesterday because they were so bad.

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Dr. Jeffrey Levine answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ibuprofen or hormone: The best first line treatment is ibuprofen or naproxen (dose base on your weight) and warm compresses on your suprapubic region. If you get these recurrently, see your condition for a trial of hormonal therapy - like continuous birth control pills/nuvaring, DMPA, Mirena (levonorgestrel). If your cramps are accompanied by heavy/prolonged bleeding, you may need work up for endometriosis.

Answered 1/9/2015

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Dr. Elvia Greathouse answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Suggestions: Thermacare heating care for cramps is wonderful. Provides 16 hours of relief and can be worn right under clothing. Ibuprofen at the first sign of your period starting. Better to start before the cramps get bad. Consider birth control pills. It's actually a common reason why young women are put on the pill, because it decreases or eliminates painful periods.

Answered 1/9/2015

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