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Are there natural remedies for period pain?
Although there are fewer studies to analyse the effectiveness of natural remedies in treating period pain, here are a few things women strongly advise in treating menstrual pain:
Herbal teas are known to have anti inflammatory properties which help treat pains and illnesses. Chamomile and ginger tea are known to be the most popular and effective teas for relieving menstrual cramps.
Capsules that contain extracts from certain roots or plants have a similar effect like herbal teas, with different extracts easing period pain in different ways. Popular period pain medicine with herbal origins include fennel, cinnamon, ginger, and turmeric.
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Is this the same as PMS treatment?
PMS or premenstrual symptoms occur before a period. But a painful period takes place during the menstruation cycle. That’s the key difference, and the treatment differs on that basis.
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How painful are period cramps?
Period pains can be different for different women, depending on the hormonal and chemical balance in the body. It can vary in intensity from mild (bearable but uncomfortable) to severe (really difficult to bear without medication or treatment).
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Where do you get period pains?
The pain mainly occurs in the lower part of the abdomen, but women may also experience pain in the back and down the front of the thighs.
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Why do I poop so much on my period?
During your menstrual cycle, your period hormones may stimulate muscle contractions in the intestines and bowels that are located close to the uterus, resulting in more frequent bowel movements. It’s difficult to distinguish between menstrual cramps and intestinal cramps during this time. Both can cause discomfort and pain.
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How much pain is normal during the period?
Period pain is only considered 'normal' if the pain exists for only the first one or two days of your period and gets relieved when you take medication or use the pill.
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What does a period pain feel like?
Period pains feel like spasms or cramps in the lower pelvic region in place of continuous pain that occurs in other muscles. This is because the wall of the uterus contracts to release the tissue lining. When these contractions occur, they cause period pain in women.
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Can period pain affect fertility?
Period cramps that are of the primary dysmenorrhea type are caused by the normal activity of prostaglandins and do not generally have any negative impact on your fertility. However, menstrual cramps which are caused by other diseases or abnormalities in the reproductive system are called secondary dysmenorrhea. When you suffer from a period of this category, there are chances that it may cause/complications in pregnancy.
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Do periods get worse with age?
For some women, period pain reduces as they age. However, some others can experience worsening period pain as they enter their 30s and 40s. This could be an underlying condition or a different issue that you are dealing with, for example, increasing workplace stress.
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Are Painful Periods good or bad?
The majority of women experience period pain or cramps for one to two days during their period, and this is normal. However, some women tend to experience period pain that isn’t easily managed. It disrupts their daily life and they may need to take time off their school or work. Pain to this extent is not normal. It needs to be investigated/treated.
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What should I eat for period pains?
Keeping hydrated is key to tackling period pain. Dark leafy greens like kale and spinach or steamed broccoli can help increase your iron content which gets depleted with heavy bleeding during periods. Warm and hot liquids are useful in soothing the cramps. Hot chamomile tea can also help. Bananas are rich in potassium, which helps relieve bloating and cramping symptoms. Kiwi is also a great option to fight back those cramps.
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Why do periods hurt so much on the first day?
Generally, the uterus contracts and relaxes to help shed the lining of the womb, and this results in greater pain on day one of the period. Sometimes, the high pressure in the blood vessels tends to cut off the oxygen supply which can also result in painful first days. As the lining sheds, the uterus relaxes and the pain also lessens.
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How long should period cramps last?
Usually, the pain lasts for 48 to 72 hours and then subsides.