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What should i do for severe menstrual cramps?

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There are many good : Meds for this nsaids work well , u need a workup by your gyn to r/o endometriosis , fibroids and other possible causes and then your gyn can prescibe a med atht will work well or meds to make u not get a period, at your age if nothing strange is going on I do endometrial ablations in offcie to stop the period which will stop the cramps , safe , easy takes 8 minutes miss 1/2 day of work , no cuttin.

Answered 5/27/2015

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

See gyn: NSAID’s, SSRI’s, hormone meds, OTC meds containing diuretics, warm bath, heating pad, exercise & acupuncture are excellent for PMS / period. 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. Ginger helps w nausea.

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