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2. Periods don’t have to be painful. Here’s how to find relief ...

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   Over the counter nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs , such as naproxen or ibuprofen, can help you find relief from period cramps, Friedman says. Taking these medications “at the onset of pain ...

3. The Top 5 Nutrients to Help Relieve Menstrual Cramps ... - AOL

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   Up to 80% of menstruating people experience menstrual cramps (a.k.a. dysmenorrhea). ... If you don’t usually eat these, a calcium supplement with vitamin D may help quiet cramps and reduce the ...

4. Eating more of these foods can lessen painful period cramps - AOL

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   For people with period cramps, eating certain anti-inflammatory foods, such as fatty fishes, berries, chia seeds can reduce pain. Skipping red meat, sugar can help.

5. Dysmenorrhea - Wikipedia

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   Dysmenorrhea, also known as period pain, painful periods or menstrual cramps, is pain during menstruation. [4] [5] [2] Its usual onset occurs around the time that menstruation begins. [1] Symptoms typically last less than three days. [1] The pain is usually in the pelvis or lower abdomen. [1] Other symptoms may include back pain, diarrhea or ...

6. Menstruation - Wikipedia

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   Diagram illustrating how the uterus lining builds up and breaks down during the menstrual cycle Menstruation (also known as a period, among other colloquial terms) is the regular discharge of blood and mucosal tissue from the inner lining of the uterus through the vagina. The menstrual cycle is characterized by the rise and fall of hormones. Menstruation is triggered by falling progesterone ...

7. Cramp - Wikipedia

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   A cramp is a sudden, involuntary, painful skeletal muscle contraction [1] [2] or overshortening associated with electrical activity; [3] while generally temporary and non-damaging, they can cause significant pain and a paralysis-like immobility of the affected muscle.