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Menstruation Pain

Cramping

Menstrual pain (dysmenorrhoea) is due to excessive cramping of uterine muscles to produce pain during a period. This is most common in the first few years after menstruation starts, and again as the menopause approaches. Some women suffer more than others - possibly because they make more of the chemicals (prostaglandins) that trigger spasm of the womb wall. Another theory is that some women have an unusually narrow cervical outlet from the womb making cramping more likely before they have experienced pregnancy and childbirth. Painful periods can be triggered by conditions such as endometriosis, fibroids or polyps so if the problem is persistent or severe, do seek medical advice, especially if bleeding is heavy.

Discomfort and Severe Pain

Period pain can range from mild discomfort to severe pain that interferes with a woman's ability to carry on with her normal day to day activities. Menstrual cramps are a major cause of absenteeism in women under 30. In addition to mentrual cramps, women may also suffer from lower back pain and leg pain, nausea, headaches and irritability. Taking gentle exercise (eg swimming) if you can manage it, encourages muscles to relax and triggers release of natural painkillers in your brain which can relieve period pains. Lie down somewhere quiet and cuddle a hot water bottle Read a book, listen to music or watch T.V. to help take your mind off things. Apply a magnetic patch at the mid point between the navel and the pubic bone. Magnetic patches can also be applied to acupuncture points over or near the site of discomfort.