How Can I Stop Period Pain?

Do you drink enough water during the day (about 6 to 8 glasses of water a day)?

Do you drink herbal teas like chamomile, fennel or ginger tea?

Do you practice sitting with a heating pad, taking a hot shower or relaxing in a hot bath?

Do you use over-the-counter (OTC) anti-inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen?

Do you eat anti-inflammatory food such as berries, tomatoes, pineapples, leafy green vegetables, almonds, nuts and oily fish?

Do you avoid caffeine and food rich in sugar?

Do you exercise (yoga, light stretching or walking)?

Have you tried massage, acupuncture or acupressure?

Do you use hormonal birth control?

Based on your answers, there are several other ways that can help you stop period pain. You should drink 6 to 8 glasses of water a day to reduce bloating during menstruation. Also, drinking warm water contributes to increased blood flow through your body, relaxes muscles and relieves menstrual cramps. You can also drink herbal teas such as chamomile, fennel or ginger tea. The heat can help relax your muscles, so you can apply a heating pad to your stomach, take a hot shower or relax in a hot bath. If your menstrual cramps are severe, you can take over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medications, such as ibuprofen.

Based on your answers, you know a lot about how to stop period pain. Eating certain food that have an anti-inflammatory effect can relieve pain during menstruation (berries, tomatoes, pineapples, leafy green vegetables, almonds, nuts and oily fish). Try to avoid sweets and caffeine. Light stretching exercises can help you reduce pain and relax your muscles. You can also try a massage that will have a beneficial effect on your whole body. Dietary supplements, such as vitamin D, E, magnesium and omega-3 supplements can make your periods less painful. If your menstrual cramps are caused by a hormone imbalance, talk to your doctor about hormonal birth control.