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Period Pain (Dysmenorrhoea)

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Period pain (dysmenorrhoea) affects up to 90% of menstruating people. Primary dysmenorrhoea has no underlying disease and is caused by prostaglandins triggering uterine contractions. Secondary dysmenorrhoea is caused by conditions like endometriosis.

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NSAIDs (Ibuprofen, Naproxen)

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Ibuprofen and naproxen are the most effective first-line treatment for primary dysmenorrhoea by blocking prostaglandin production.

⏱ Hours·💪 Low effort

Magnesium Supplementation

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Magnesium supplementation to reduce uterine muscle spasm and prostaglandin production causing period pain.

⏱ 1-3 months·💪 Low effort

Vitamin D Supplementation

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Limited

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Vitamin D supplementation for period pain reduction particularly in those with deficiency.

⏱ Weeks to months·💪 Low effort

Heat Therapy

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Applying heat (hot water bottle or heat patch) to the lower abdomen to relieve period cramps.

⏱ Minutes to hours·💪 Low effort

Ginger

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Ginger supplementation for period pain relief through anti-inflammatory and anti-prostaglandin properties.

⏱ Hours to days when taken at start of period·💪 Low effort

Acupuncture

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Acupuncture for primary dysmenorrhoea as an alternative or complement to pharmacological treatment.

⏱ Multiple sessions over 1-3 months·💪 Medium effort

Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Natural

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Omega-3 supplementation to reduce prostaglandin production and inflammatory mediators causing period pain.

⏱ 1-3 months of supplementation·💪 Low effort

Combined Oral Contraceptive Pill

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Combined OCP to reduce period pain by thinning the endometrium and reducing prostaglandin production.

⏱ 1-3 cycles·💪 Low effort

Exercise

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Regular exercise throughout the month reduces period pain severity. Even light exercise during menstruation can help.

⏱ Months of regular training·💪 Medium effort

Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)

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High-frequency TENS applied to the lower abdomen for period pain relief without medication.

⏱ Minutes during use·💪 Medium effort

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