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Dysmenorrhea

Also indexed as:Painful Menstruation
A woman’s monthly cycle may include several days of pain and discomfort due to cramps, also known as dysmenorrhea. How do you find relief? According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful.
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A woman’s monthly cycle may include several days of pain and discomfort due to cramps, also known as dysmenorrhea. How do you find relief? According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful.
  • Mix in magnesium

    Take a supplement containing 360 mg a day of this essential mineral to help keep uterine muscles relaxed

  • Don’t forget the fish oil

    Take a supplement containing 1,800 mg a day of EPA and DHA to help prevent menstrual symptoms

  • Take vitamin E in advance

    To help prevent severe pain, take 400 to 600 IU of vitamin E a day for five days, beginning two days before menstruation

  • Make time for a checkup

    See your healthcare provider to find out if your dysmenorrhea could be caused by a treatable medical condition

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