10+ Infallible Tips to End Menstrual Cramps

Menstrual cramps, as any woman knows, are something super common, unfortunately. According to a study published by the Federal University of São Paulo (Unifesp) 90% of women have already felt this discomfort at some point.

And the problem can go beyond simple discomfort, with headaches, swelling and pain in the breasts, nausea and digestive problems.

At the awesome.club you’ll find you don’t have to suffer through that ‘monthly visit’ or having to stuff yourself with medicine every time it comes up.

Follow these precious tips and spend “those days” in complete peace of mind.

In endometriosis, menstruation migrates to the abdominal cavity causing, among other things, a lot of pain. This is a disease that affects about 6 million women throughout Brazil and must be treated. It causes a strong pain that can be confused, by most laymen, with menstrual colic. So check with your doctor if this is normal cramping or if it is something more serious.

A very effective alternative to end the pain is to use a hot water compress on the lower abdomen. According to physiotherapy specialist Regis Severo, heat helps to relax muscles that are tense because of pain, which, in turn, is an instinctive human movement.

Food can be a factor that contributes to increasing or decreasing colic – depending, of course, on what you eat. So, pay attention to the following list of foods:

Indicated:

Bananas and oats: for pain-relieving vitamin B6 and potassium Nuts and corn: vitamin E helps reduce bleeding and pain Dairy products and dark green vegetables — such as broccoli and arugula: Calcium helps reduce swelling and contraction Seeds: pumpkin and sunflower seeds, for example, have vitamin E and magnesium that reduce local inflammation Citrus fruits: flavonoids and vitamin C also reduce inflammation.

Can not:

Caffeine: it is stimulating, and tends to intensify pain Canned foods: excess sodium retains fluid, helping to swell, worsening pain and discomfort Saturated and hydrogenated fats, such as those present in industrialized foods, worsen hormonal imbalance and increase inflammation Flour white and sugar: so-called processed foods are very harmful to health because they are poor in nutrients and contribute almost nothing to health.

Staying relaxed and calm is one of the recipes for not having cramps. But not getting irritated or worried about so many tasks, bills to pay, work meetings and other factors?

We know it’s not simple, but try to manage your time in order to have a few minutes of the day to take care of yourself and your mental health. Do something you like, use natural tranquilizers, learn to divide the day’s tasks and rest a little.

As your grandmother said, teas are a great indication to help deal with menstrual cramps.

Oregano tea: It is diuretic and detox, even helping to combat headaches (headaches). Use a cup of water and two teaspoons of dried oregano. Calendula tea: It is anti-inflammatory and healing. The ideal is to start taking it 10 days before menstruation. Use a teacup of water and a dessert spoon of dried flower. Chamomile tea: It has a calming effect, as it reduces the spasms that cause pain. Use a teacup of water and a dessert spoon of dried flower. Ginger tea: It is an ancient natural anti-inflammatory and pain reliever. Use a cup of water tea and a dessert spoon of grated ginger.

Acupuncture is an ancient therapeutic practice that works by stimulating points on the body and helps to reduce menstrual pain and reduce stress. And we already mentioned here that stress is precisely one of the aggravating factors of pain.

Yes, when we are in pain, the last thing we want to do is exercise. Only studies show that some specific exercises can help reduce pain. Lying on your back and bringing your feet closer to your back or getting into the fetal position are ways to relieve abdominal tension caused by pain.

Remember that most pain is caused precisely by muscle contraction. So some movements and stretches can help lessen these contractions, reducing pain.

Homeopathic treatments, although they do not take effect as quickly as analgesics, can have benefits in the treatment of pain. It is estimated that they begin to take effect about three months after the start of use.

Choose a scented oil for the skin and spread it generously on the abdomen and lower abdomen (below the navel), making clockwise circles. Do it for at least 10 minutes and you will see that the musculature, previously stiffened by the pain, will become looser and more relaxed.

Many experts claim that cramps are actually a lack of nutritional supplements:

Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine): It acts on the concentration of dopamine, a substance produced by the brain and which gives our body a feeling of well-being, significantly reducing pain. Vitamin B3 (niacin): Modulates sex hormones and decreases uterine contractions. Vitamin E: Decreases the amount of blood flowing, also decreasing pain. Magnesium: It is very important for health in general. The replacement of this mineral progressively reduces the intensity and duration of menstrual pain.

There are many myths about menstruation and cramps. Check out the best known ones and find out if they are true or not:

Is washing your hair bad? Myth! There is no scientifically proven relationship Does walking barefoot make colic worse? More truth than myth! The question is simple: the cold that comes from the floor can be a nuisance that gives the impression of worsening the pain PMS does not exist! Myth! There is no shortage of studies about it. Hormonal changes can cause emotional instability and abdominal swelling in some women. Is those who do sports free of colic? Myth! But the good news is that it can improve symptoms. Does a tampon make the pain worse? Myth! There is no relationship, as it does not stop menstruation and does not hurt internally. Do birth control pills make colic worse? Myth! Can your gynecologist indicate the best contraceptive that can even reduce the flow and, consequently, the pains After the first child, do the pains improve? Truth! Due to the alterations that the uterus undergoes, a decrease in pain may occur. Are analgesics indicated for colic? Myth! The remedies indicated are anti-inflammatory drugs that must be prescribed by a doctor.

As we always remember, when in doubt, consult your gynecologist.

You suffer from menstrual cramps.

And now, a question for our male readers: does your wife or girlfriend suffer from PMS? How do you deal with the issue?