What alternative medicine has data to support its use for menstrual cramps in someone who is already on nsaids and can't take ocps?

High dose vit D3: In an italian study women with menstrual cramps were given a capsule of 300, 000 units of vit d3 in a capsule once a month before the pains occurred. That averages to 10, 000 units day. Zinc and magnesium are also good for pain because they inhibit the mediator of pain substance p. Regular exercise through the month is helpful as well as a good diet, sleep, and stress reduction.

Chinese herbs&ginger: A 2007 analysis of 39 different studies on various chinese herbs for menstrual cramps concluded they worked better than over-the-counter meds. A 2009 study showed 250 mg of ginger taken 4x/day worked better than ibuprofen. A 2008 study found pycnogenol to help.Research shows fish oil, vit e & magnesium help. See http://altmedicine.About.Com/od/premenstrualsyndromepms/a/cramps_herbs.Htm & comment:.