How to Stop Menstral Pain

Menstrual pain can be cramping or lower back ache, and can plague a woman each month after puberty. Different methods of relief are available. A woman may find that some techniques work from month to month, while other techniques only work some of the time. The key is to try each one until you find one that works for you.

Things You'll Need

• Pain reliever
• Hot water bottle
• Lavender oil (optional)

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Instructions

• 1

  Alleviate cramps or back aches with a pain reliever such as Ibuprofen or Acetaminophen, prior to the onset of menstruation. Adhere to dosage recommendations and warnings.

• 2

  Take a hot bath or shower. Add lavender oil to bath water to help relax muscles, or adjust shower head to direct water flow to affected area.

• 3

  Apply a hot water bottle on cramped area to loosen muscles and stimulate blood flow.