i hav painful periods every mnth.i hav alrdy checked wt a gynae n he said im normal.wat r d ways 2 reduce pain
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Have you tried the new heating pads, they stick to your undies and provide warmth for up to 8hrs, they really do help.  Or exercises helps reduce the cramping.  Hope you find something
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ask the Doctor what side effects if any there may be for you if you do decide to go for it anyway. You may need to go on HRT, this may cause you more pains if they are hormone related.\n\ni am 23 and would consider it, because my periods are few and far between but when i am on i can be on for months. so i know what you are going through. I to can't take the pill as it gives me chronic pains and i can't walk however my test came back normal and i went for a scan, apparently there's not much else they can do.
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I researched your problems. I came up with this thing, and you might have menorrhagia. Although I have a heavy period, my cramps probably aren't nearly as bad as yours. You should go to a OB/GYN and schedule an appointment to see if you have that.\n\nHere's the website:\n\nhttp://www.mayoclinic.com/health/menorrhagia/DS00394/DSECTION=2\n\nI'm glad I could be of help!\nCrystal. <3
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i had mine done 11 yrs ago and my periods are hell! i dont know if its normal but the only thing that helps the pain and cramping for me is extra strenght advil.
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Almost all women have some cramping during their periods, classified as either primary dysmenorrhea (which refers to "normal" menstrual pain) or secondary dysmenorrhea (which is a result of an underlying disease or disorder).\n\n"Normal" cramps occur in almost all women due to the release of prostaglandins, which are hormones produced by the endometrium (the lining of the uterus). Prostaglandins cause the uterus to contract (sometimes quite painfully) in order to expel the menstrual debris (and henceforth, start the period). Some women produce higher levels of prostaglandins than others, so they may hurt more. \n\nHOWEVER, killer cramps are NOT normal and are in most cases due to secondary dysmenorrhea. Most frequently this is because of a disease or disorder like Endometriosis, Adenomyosis, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, cervical stenosis, structural abnormalities in the vagina or uterus itself, fibroids, etc. If your cramping disables you, see your gyn to talk about options.\n\nI know you said 'no meds,' but non-steroidal inflammatory drugs like aspirin and ibuprofen may help relieve cramping...your doc can also prescribe oral contraceptives that will prevent ovulation and reduce prostaglandin production, thereby alleviating cramping. \n\nUse of heating pads, avoidance of salt, sugar, alcohol and caffeine, intake of vitamin B6, calcium and magnesium supplements, and pelvic massage are all said to be helpful as well. \n\nIt is important to determine if the cramps are "normal," or if they could be due to another cause. Pain that is crippling is never normal and should be investigated ASAP so that appropriate diagnosis and treatment can be rendered. Hope that helps.
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No- this is not normal at all.  Although some pain during menstruation is normal, excessive pain is not. Activity of the hormone prostaglandin, produced in the uterus, is thought to be a factor.  This hormone causes contraction of the uterus and levels tend to be much higher in women with severe menstrual pain than in women who experience mild or no menstrual pain. Common causes can include endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, fibroids, and ovarian cysts.
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a lot of people seem to be suggesting pills and painkillers. being natural is the best way for your body. you dont wanna be feeding on chemicals every month. Heating pads sound a good idea. not sure if we have them here, i tend to opt 4 a hot water bottle. Have a nice long bath, get your hot water bottle, warm drink and maybe some sex thrown in for good measure.
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Contrary to popular belief menstrual cramps are not a necessary part of being a woman, excluding health problems such as endometriosis most women can prevent period pains all together, or at the very least cure the pain when they do get any easily without resorting to painkillers and without messing up their bodies with extreme hormonal methods.\n\nPeriods are only as good or bad as YOU make them – if you have a good attitude towards your period this does effect your periods including making period pains less painful, also of course if you have a positive attitude about your body it also means you are more likely to research and learn about it and so find out that there are in fact a lot of things you can do to prevent menstrual cramps all together.\n\nHere are some ideas both to prevent and ease menstrual cramps;\n\n•Do not use painkillers, these actually increase period pain over time as your body build immunity and gets used to the painkillers being within your system, not only that but they simply numb the pain they do not actually do anything about the cause of the pain – pain is your bodies way of telling you that something is wrong, don't ignore it. Coming off painkillers if this is what you normally use can be hard because the next few periods after stopping using painkillers can seem more painful, but if you use other methods to prevent or cure menstrual cramps it does get better.\n\n•Take herbal teas, many herbal teas are ideal for menstrual pains as well as other menstrual or cycle related problems including curing PMS, reducing flow, inducing your periods and regulating your menstrual cycle. Herbs to try are as follows; Lemon balm, Black Haw, Blessed thistle, Camomile, Wild marjoram, Red raspberry, Wild strawberry, Valerian, Yarrow, Raspberry leaf, Blue cohosh, Dong quai – Check with a health store to make sure they are right for you, some stores will also sell women's blends that would help as well.\n\n•Don't use tampons, as well as being very bad for vaginal health many tampons are also made in such a way that they expand lengthways meaning that they can expand straight into your cervix, which is already delicate due to menstruation, and increase cramping. Commercial pads are also best avoided because as well as also being bad for vaginal health they are generally uncomfortable so hardly help with menstrual cramps. If you use these options consider other options such as; rubber bell-shaped menstrual cups, silicone bell-shaped menstrual cups, diaphragm as menstrual cups, homemade menstrual cups, softcups, organic tampons, sponges, padettes, padded panties, organic pads, cloth pads, homemade pads, free-flow, free-flow layering, free-flow instinctive, extraction, toilet paper, period blankets, etc.\n\n•Avoid salty foods and alcohol, these can increase bloating by retaining water, and so make you feel generally sluggish as well as making cramping worse.\n\n•Drink lots of water, this can aid in avoiding bloating. This will also help with headaches or migraines brought on by menstruation. Also adding lemon juice, a natural diuretic can decrease bloating.\n\n•Eat your greens, and a healthy diet can make you feel a lot better at the best of times, but during menstruation it can be a good pick up and help avoid that sluggish feeling.\n\n•Avoid foods like dairy and caffeine, generally these can cause problems for people, during menstruation this can be particularly true, many find these increase period pains. Also avoid soy products; these are notorious for causing menstrual cramps.\n\n•Take up yoga, this is a very good exercise tip because as well as being gentle exercise it also has stretching that can help even further and breathing exercises that can help relax you and so further aid in relieving menstrual cramps.\n\n•Take a bath, a nice warm bath can help relax you and the heat can ease period pains as well, avoid things that can harm your vagina like bubble bath, however some nice
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I started experiencing the same thing that you described about 5 ears ago. I also started having irregular periods and later on was diagnosed with PCOS (polycystic Ovarian disease). You may not have it, and may have something else that contributes to it - but what was creating and adding to the pain was decrease in natural lubrication.\n\nIn my case, PCOS was causing me to stop naturally lubricate and all the foreplay was kind of irritating the delicate tissue - it felt like I was being pinched or that my husband had grown a sharp nail. \n\nOver time I came to dread intercourse. In my mind, intercouse and foreplay = pain. \n\nMy therapist adviced me to firstly, cut caffine from my diet. \n\nSecondly, andnd irrespective of how and when I naturally lubricate, I should always start with KY jelly - the one that warms on contact. Any natural lubrication is a bonus.\n\nThirdly, practice relaxation techniques - play some soft instrumetal music and read the word RELAX in your mind. And as you read it, relax every muslce in your body. Start with your legs, then hands. arms, neck. When you have mastered this technique use it when you are getting ready for foreplay and intercourse.\n\nAnd fourthly, explore yourself. My therapist asked me to start explore masterbation - with my fingers. And in the process pinpoint the exact location or movement/ style that evoked that pinching sensation and then share it with my partner. \n\nAll the four combined with a glass of wine in the initial times of exploration/ fixing the problem helped. So, good luck. I hope I helped a little. My GYN didn't physically find anything wrong with me either. It's quite sometime later that I found that stress was making my periods irregular which was contributing to the fall in natural wetness.\n\nSo, take it slow. This may not be the perfect solution but it is worth a try. I am now a proud mother of a 1 year old and things are so much better.
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Personally I have cramps every month. Sometimes they are painfull more sometimes less, but you can always take some pills that work against pain such as headache (you can talk with your mum or nurse at your school).\nPsychologically it is always little scary to see "all that blood", but believe I know this for sure, you lost very little real blood. Otherwise women would die, don you think? You shouldn't be too afraid although I was, that is not that horrible. I got my first period when I was only 10 and a half, and you get used to it.\nIt is completely normal and you mustn't be ASHAMED!
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Take anti-inflammatory tablets like ibuprofen regularly. Stronger painkillers like codeine are pretty good as well. If you have really bad period pains, see your doctor, who can put you on mefenamic acid which is very effective in reducing both pain and bleeding. You could also consider going on the contraceptive pill, which tends to make periods lighter and less painful. \n\nOther, less chemical suggestions, would be to try to do some gentle exercise - I know it's the last thing you feel like doing, but it really does help. Heat pads, hot water bottles etc can be helpful as well, as can a hot bath. \n\nOne last suggestion........I've heard ;) that masturbating can really help with period pains!
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Just chill ... nothing is wrong ... periods come and go early and late as you are stressed, different things happening in your life, etc.
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Ever try a heating pad? Those work well.\n\n Also try exersising, and avoid salty foods. Take some ibuprofin. \n\nIf you have really bad cramps all the time, you should see a doctor.
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Depends how old you are. I took my teenage daughter to the doctor's as her periods are very irregular and he said it's normal at her age for them to be erratic. Perhaps you should visit your doctor and check there is nothing wrong? If the frequency and/or severity of your periods bother you, there is the option of going on a lose dose contraceptive pill to regulate your periods and reduce the pain. If it's only happened this once I really wouldn't worry. I've not heard of the weather affecting menstruation but apparently the moon can. I'd talk to your doctor if you're really worried if only to put your mind at rest x x
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diet is sometimes a cause of irregular periods,try a good vitamin,if this fails ask your Doctor about a D&C this is a simple proceedure.painless.....A simple sraping of the uterus and regular periods should resume.The lining in your uterus can sometimes build up when this is scraped out normal periods will return.......and things shoul go back to normal.....Sharlene S
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please look into going to a free clinic, they have them in every town, you do not have to have insurance, get a gyn exam, if you want to see a female doc, be sure to tell them that, is the pain happening when it is almost time for your period to start or during your period, or both, just be sure to pay attention to this, the pain could be from a variety of sources, (pelvic inflamatory disease, etc) try taking some motrin during your period during this painful time, put a warm towel(or heating pad) to the area, even if the motrin and heating pad works, you need to see a doc though just to make sure you are ok, do it as soon as possible, don't put it off, especially if you are sexually active
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You NEED to see a doctor. \nYou could have an ovarian cyst or some other problem. It could lead to infertility. \nThe doctor is really not so bad, it's only scary the firsty time because you don't know what to expect. Go with your mom or someone else who will make you feel comfartable and has been through this before. If the cramps are really that bad the doc can prescribe something or put you on the pill. The pill will regulate your period and reduce the pain, if you take it for a while even after you stop you period will be more regular and not hurt as much as it did before. I know about painful periods, Trust me, the pill was the only thing that helped.