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I am on my periods..bad cramps ...took mefanamic acid and dicyclomine hcl feeling weak and fatigue what additional care do i take?

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Dr. Scott Kramer answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Birth Control Pills: The inside lining of your uterus grows in response to female hormones, and sloughs during a period releasing prostaglandin hormones. They make your muscular uterine walls contract. Drugs like Ibuprofen and mefanamic acid block production & reduce pain; best taken @ earliest onset of cramps. Try birth control pills to reduce growth of the lining, hence lessen cramps. Heating pad on tummy too.

Answered 9/27/2016

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Many options: There are multiple options. Hormonal treatments such as birth control pills, Progesterone treatments and the Mirena (levonorgestrel) iud are effective reversible treatments that will help many people. There is also a drug called Lysteda that contains no hormones which will help others. If you are done having children discuss the option of an endometrial ablation.

Answered 6/30/2014

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