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How Do I Treat Menstrual Pain At Home?

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Dr Archana Dubey

Menstrual problems are common but you can avoid this common problem if you follow a healthy & hygienic routine. But still if you are facing period problems, this blog can help you treating it at home.

Here Are Few Things Which You Can Do: -

Use A Heat Patch:

Using a heated patch or wrap on your abdomen can help relax the muscles of your uterus. It’s these muscles that cause period cramps. Heat can also boost circulation in your abdomen, which can reduce pain.

Electric heating pads and hot water bottles aren’t as convenient to use as patches. But they’re good choices if you’re spending some time at home and don’t need to move around much.

Tummy Massage With Essential Oils:

Research suggests that some essential oil can help ease period cramps when massaged onto the abdomen, especially when used in a blend of oils. Oils that seem to be most effective at reducing period cramps, due to their ability to boost circulation, include

  • lavender
  • sage
  • rose
  • marjoram
  • cinnamon
  • clove

You can find essential oils online, or at your local health food store. Some drugstores may sell them, too.

Before using essential oils, you’ll want to mix them with a carrier oil, like coconut oil or jojoba oil. Carrier oils work by safely “carrying” the essential oil into your skin, and helping to spread the oil over a large area.

Once your oil mixture is ready to use, rub a few drops between your hands and then give your tummy a gentle massage.

OTC Pain Reliever:

According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, OTC pain relievers like ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), naproxen (Aleve), and aspirin (Bufferin) are effective treatments for period cramps.

These medications work best if they’re taken at the first sign of cramps or pain.

You can find ibuprofen, naproxen, or aspirin, at any drugstore. But you should take it only if your doctor orders.

Exercise:

According to a recent study source, low-to-medium intensity aerobic exercise can help reduce pain caused by period cramps.

In this study, scientists found that women who did 30 minutes of aerobic exercise three days a week, for eight weeks, showed significant reductions in period cramps.

To fit an aerobic workout into your schedule, consider biking to work, going for a brisk walk at lunchtime, dancing to your favourite tunes, or playing a sport you enjoy.

Soak in a Tub:

Soaking in a warm bathtub is another way to surround your pelvic muscles with the warmth they need to relax.

You can enhance the pain-relieving power of a good soak by adding a few drops of essential oils — like lavender, sage, or rose — to your bathwater.

 No one can help you better than a Gynaecologist in Indore I will recommend you to search a gynaecologist for the low period or Heavy Period Issues in Indore a Lady gynaecologist would be more comforting and understand you more. 

 Thank you!

 
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