Menstrual cramps

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This health-related article is for background information only and should not be taken as medical advice. Please do further research before trying any home remedies. Please seek medical attention for serious maladies.

  • A good Hot water bottle is essential for the sufferer of menstrual cramps. Heat applied to the lower abdomen loosens up blood vessels and gets the uterus the attention it needs to stop cramping. I don't really understand the mechanics behind this but it works.
  • Chamomile tea is an overall relaxant that helps relieve the anxiety that often contributes to menstrual pain.
  • If you know you're about to experience cramps, sometimes a good run or another form of sustained, vigorous exercise will alleviate them.
  • Staying in a positive mood is also important for someone who does not want to rely on ibuprofen. If you can spend the day by yourself when you know you will have the worst cramps, they will often be easier to deal with. Get away from the pressure of society for the one or two days a month that you most need to.
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