7 EASY WAYS OF REDUCING PERIOD/MENSTRUAL CRAMPS | ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT IT.

     

 PERIOD CRAMPS.

        A lot of women experience cramps before and during their periods. The cramps, in essence, are caused by prostaglandins, which is a chemical that the body of a woman produces to make the muscle of uterus contract. Contracting muscles will help in pushing blood out via the vagina of a woman during her period.

Maybe, you know periods often come once per month. Sometimes, it is not regular in younger girls. They might skip one month. However, when the periods of a woman become more regular, cramps will be more likely.

They could be rather annoying or extremely painful, and last for several days. At first, girls may worry if they do not understand that cramps are often a normal part of getting a monthly period.

WAYS OF REDUCING PERIOD CRAMPS.

1. Use Hot Compress.
       For many years, people use a hot or warm compress to deal with different types of pain, including menstrual cramps. A heating pad is commonly used for this procedure.

In case you do not have a heating pad, use a hot water bottle wrapped in a towel to apply to your tummy. This alternative will also reduce pain significantly.

Alternatively, you can also soak a towel in water, wring out excess water and put it in the microwave for about 1 minute. Put it on your lower abdomen. Repeat every several minutes to get rid of pain.

Taking a hot shower or having a warm bath also makes you feel more relaxed.


2. Use Ginger.

      Ginger is one of the simplest home remedies for period cramps thanks to its natural medicinal properties. It is effective in relieving pain and inflammation. Thus, it is used to alleviate the pain associated with period cramps. Also, ginger is used for an upset stomach and nausea, which are two symptoms accompanying by menstruation. In accordance with the University of Maryland Medical Center, it is recommended taking ginger twice or thrice per day while going through period cramps.

The warming essential oil of ginger can improve circulation as well as blood flow, thereby making it an ideal treatment for tired muscles. On the other hand, you can also make use of ginger tea, which is thought to be as effective as ibuprofen for reducing painful periods.

Follow these instructions:

Slice ginger root into pieces
Cut off its skin and discard, cut it into small slices
Put 2 tablespoons of ginger root pieces into a cup of water
Boil it up and let it simmer for about 1 hour
Strain and drink the tea
If you cannot make ginger tea on your own, buy prepackaged dried ginger teabags in supermarkets and follow the directions in its package.

Note:

Despite ginger tea is rather safe in general, it still has some side effects. You should avoid ginger tea if having peptic ulcers because it may worsen them. Besides, use too much ginger can lead to mouth irritation, diarrhea, and heartburn.

Avoid ginger if you are taking blood-thinning drugs or suffering from a bleeding disorder. Consult your doctor prior to taking ginger if you suffer from gallstones.

3. Massage Using Essential Oils.
        Massage therapy is one of great home remedies for period cramps. A study showed that women with menstrual cramp and pain caused by endometriosis found a significant reduction in terms of pain when massaging with essential oils. When the hands of therapists move around your tummy, back and side and press specific points on it, it will relieve pain and cramps.

Furthermore, adding essential oils for your massage might also have extra benefits, especially for your skin. You can purchase a scented massage oil or make it by yourself. Remember to dilute the essential oil with a carrier oil (grapeseed, sweet almond, or vegetable oil). Just make sure that you use essential safely.

4. Drink More Water.

       Period cramps can be reduced when you drink more water. Drinking more water can ease bloating, which makes its symptoms worse. You had better drink 6-8 glasses of water each day, particularly during periods. Add a lemon wedge or some mint leaves to flavor it. During your period, limit your salt intake because it encourages bloating and fluid retention. Some  women have diarrhea associated with period cramps, so it is crucial to replace the lost fluids by drinking lots of water.

In case you do not like drink too much water, you can do a few things to increase your fluid intake. Simply start by drinking a glass of fruit-infused water after waking up in the morning. Drink tea, flavored mineral water for hydration. Make a pitcher of mint, cucumber or lemon water to drink during the day for a spa-like treat. Or, sip a cup of low sodium broth to boost your fluid intake. Actually, staying hydrated is not only good for your periods, but also your overall health.

5. Green Tea.

         Green tea has flavonoids named catechins which have medicinal properties. This plant is a natural antioxidant and has anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, helping relieve inflammation and pain accompanied with menstrual cramps.

Take the following steps to use green tea as one of home remedies for period cramps:

Add green tea leaves to a cup of water
Boil it up and let it simmer for 3-5 minutes
After straining, let it cool down and add honey if you wantHave it 3-4 times per day.

6. Rest And Sleep Well.

       Rest and a sound sleep when necessary are very important to minimize the period cramps and pain.

Nothing could be more nourishing to your general health than rest and a sound sleep. This is even more important when you are in your menstruation and experiencing cramps.

Study has shown that insomnia, irregular sleep, and hectic lifestyle can make your fatigued and exaggerate your period cramps. By sleeping and having good rest, you can calm your nervous system, help you lower the symptoms of menstrual disorders. Therefore, this is one of the most primary home remedies for period cramps and pain.

7. Exercise.

       This sounds crazy when you have cramps and pain due to menstruation but it does work. Exercise could help in lessening the pain and uplift your mood when you go through menstrual period.

There is even scientific proof behind this claim. Recommended directions include doing aerobic exercises about 30 minutes per day during your menstrual period. Also, avoid engaging in the too strenuous exercises because they might worsen your symptoms or simply go about the days movement.

NATURAL CAUSES.
       It is very common to feel discomfort around the abdomen, thighs, lower back when a woman is menstruating. Sometimes, she experiences cramps, which are her muscles at work.

Period cramps and pain happen when the muscular wall of womb tightens, as mentioned earlier. Mild contract keep passing through the womb, yet they are often mild that most women could not feel them. During your monthly period, the womb’s wall starts to tighten and contract more vigorously in order to promote the womb lining to shed away as a normal part of your period. Once the muscular wall of womb contracts, it will compress blood vessels lining the womb. Temporarily, this will cut off the supply of blood and oxygen to the womb. Due to having not enough oxygen, womb’s tissues release chemicals which trigger pain.

While the female body is releasing such pain-triggering chemicals, it also produces other chemicals named prostaglandins. This chemical encourages muscles of the womb to contract more, thereby further boosting the severity of pain. In fact, doctors do not really understand why some women experience muscle cramps or have painful menstruation while others do not. Perhaps, it is because some women have a build-up of prostaglandins, meaning that they experience stronger contractions.

Sometimes, there are also other causes of period cramps. Period pain can also be caused by a condition, though less common. Doctors call this secondary dysmenorrhoea. The menstrual pain linked to a certain condition may impact older women aged from 30 to 45.




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