What to do in Periods Pain?

Usually, women face severe lower abdominal cramps and get emotional during and also before having their periods. This is often referred to as Pre-menstrual Syndrome, which is entirely reasonable and can be handled by implementing a few steps. But, to get rid of period cramps and PMS, you need to know what they are and how are they caused.

How are period cramps caused?

Although menstrual cramps can cause you pain and make you feel absolutely uncomfortable, they are caused due to a reason. While you are menstruating, your uterus tends to contract, resulting in cramps. The endometrium lining of the uterus walls come off thus causing the blood flow.

However, we have listed a few ways here that can help you with your period cramps. They are:

• You can take OTCs (Over-the-counter) painkiller medicines such as naproxen (Aleve), Acetaminophen (Tylenol), or ibuprofen (Advil). Make sure to abide by the instructions provided on the bottle.
• You can take a hot bath to reduce pain
• You can exercise, which helps with period cramps
• Take adequate rest
• You can have an orgasm either with the help of your partner or by yourself
• You can also use some birth control pills

Having cramps are one of the most typical parts of having periods. However, in some cases, women face abdominal cramps that becomes completely unbearable. If you suffer from period cramps that are too painful to bear, you cannot get done with OTC; you need to have a chat with your doctor. They might provide different useful solutions that can help with your cramps.

What do you understand by PMS?

The abbreviated version of Premenstrual Syndrome is PMS. Whenever you feel any physical or emotional symptoms accompanied by your period, it’s known as PMS.  As a matter of fact, period cramps or PMS is caused due to the hormonal changes that in your body. Most of the women go through PMS before or during having their periods; but, some face it once in a while.

Some of the physical symptoms that are caused during PMS are:

• Food cravings or feeling hungry more than usual
• Sore, swollen, or tender breasts
• Putting on a little weight
• Headaches
• Bloated feeling
• Swelling of the feet and the hands
• Skin problems
• Changes in the desire to have sex
• Being depressed or anxious
• Severe mood swings resulting in a sudden outburst
• Having troubles with concentration and falling asleep

Things that can help deal with PMS

The things that generally help in dealing with period cramps can be useful in dealing with PMS as well. Here are some of the ways to get relieved from the symptoms of PMS:

• You can take Over-the-counter pills; they help with PMS as well
• You must try out aerobic exercise including running, riding a bicycle, walking or any such activity
• Meditation and yoga are also beneficial

Also, make sure to take enough rest