How to get rid of period or menstrual cramps. 10 proven Tips to reduce menstrual cramps.

 We get mature at puberty. And during this time in women occurs some sequential changes in the sex organs. And this occurs throughout the reproductive life except during pregnancy and lactation. And we called these changes periods. During these periods women have to bear the pain of periods cramps for 2-3 days. During this time they have to miss work or school. This period cramps are normal. These periods of cramp are also known as Dysmenorrhea.

What are the period’s cramps?

This is an unbearable pain that is more or less the same as muscle cramping pain which occurs in the lower abdomen near the pelvic area and also radiates in the lower back and into the lower legs. This may cause discomfort for many women and is related to symptoms of nausea, vomiting, headache, back pain. These cramps can be treated according to types of period cramps.

What are the types of period cramps? 

We can differentiate period cramps into two types – Primary cramps and secondary cramps. 

Primary cramps: Primary mainly occurs due to the contraction and relaxation of the uterine muscles due to the secretion of prostaglandins. When the secretion of prostaglandin increases the pain increases. When this contraction occurs it pressurize the blood vessels which prevent them from supplying oxygen to the muscles. The pain is generally rising due to insufficient oxygen in the uterus. This pain remains for 2-3 days. And as you grow older or after the childbirth, the cramps generally becomes less painful for some woman.

Secondary cramps: Secondary cramps occur when you have a defect in reproductive organs that affects both the uterus and the reproductive system. These defects mainly include endometriosis ( Outside the uterus in the fallopian tube a lining is formed which results in more severe pain), adenomyosis (when the endometrium tissue of the uterus begins to grow), uterine fibroids (noncancerous growth of the uterus), infection ( this usually occurs in the pelvic region of the reproductive organs of a woman). Secondary cramps start later in life but start developing during the childbearing years. Here the cramps starts one to two day before the periods and continued even after the menstruation stops. And as time passes it becomes worse. In secondary cramps, you don’t have the symptoms like nausea, vomiting, headache as in primary cramps.

Causes of menstrual pain: It is already known from the above that primary cramps are caused due to the contraction and relaxation of the uterine muscles due to the secretion of prostaglandin hormone. But the reason behind the increase of prostaglandin hormone is discussed below.

1. Anxiety, tension, nervousness
2. When you do not get sufficient sleep at night 
3. When you have a poor diet or eats unhealthy food which fails to meet your nutritional requirements
4. When you consume excessive alcohol
5. Obesity can be a reason for cramps 
6. When you lead a sedentary lifestyle
7. Negative thoughts and emotion also affects the secretion of prostaglandin hormone

Treatment for menstrual cramps: If the stress continues to increase, then not only in case of periods but also many more physical and mental problems occur in the case of girls. So you should find a way to keep yourself a light.

• There is definite evidence that yoga and meditation reduce stress. So practice yoga for at least 20 minutes regularly.

• Walk a little briskly for at least 30 minutes. It also has less stress.

• Consult a gynecologist if you have any period related problems. We also need to know if this is happening for any other reason. If necessary, get tested and take medicine as per their advice.

• Maintain eating home-balanced food, if possible focus on adding some more nutrients.

Period problems are reduced in home remedies. It also increases your immunity-

• According to Indian Ayurveda, drinking raw papaya juice makes the period regular. You can try it for a few months. However, do not eat during the periods.

• Raw turmeric normalizes the secretion of hormones. Keeps inflammation low, reduces pain. So every morning eat a spoon full of raw turmeric paste mixed with a glass of milk. Or mix a little black pepper powder and eat raw turmeric paste with rice. Periodic pain will also be corrected and immunity will also increase.

• If you have aloe vera or aloe vera tree, you can eat the marrow inside the leaves on an empty stomach with honey. Ayurveda claims that the period is normal in this too.

• Boil one teaspoon of ginger paste in water for 5 minutes and eat it 3 times a day after meals.

• Soak two teaspoons of cumin seeds in water overnight and drink that water in the morning.

• Mix one teaspoon of cinnamon powder in hot milk and eat it to reduce stomach ache.

Tips for reducing period pain:-

1. You should drink more water especially warm water as it helps increases the blood flow in your skin and relaxes the muscles.
2. You can drink green tea during periods because it calms the muscles and boosts blood flow. And it has an antioxidant property that keeps you hydrated which is the key to release muscle cramps.
3. Ginger tea is also helpful during this time as it acts as a dietary supplement which helps to cure menstrual cramps in natural cramps.
4. Consume more energy bar as during menstruation your metabolism increases and you burn more calories thus you need more energy.
5. Always keep your stomach full. 
6. You should have sufficient sleep at night. As it helps to reduce stress and reduces pain.
7. Massage your back, legs, abdomen, and legs. 
8. Do minor exercises like meditation, yoga.
9. Use heating pads on your region which will give you relieve pain.
10. Take a warm bath with salt.

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