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I don't want to use anti inflammatory when having dysmenorrhea because its bad for the liver. how can i prevent dysmennorhea?

8 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Birth control: The only other options are hormones like birth control pills, depoprovera or the Mirena (levonorgestrel) iud.

Dr Ferguson and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 1/22/2018

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Many options: I agree with Dr. Beard.NSAID’s, SSRI’s, hormone meds, OTC meds containing diuretics, warm bath, heating pad, exercise & acupuncture are excellent for dysmenorrhea. 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.

Answered 11/24/2018

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