Treatments
What Is Covered in the Treatment of Cramps?
The primary goal of period cramps treatment is to alleviate symptoms and minimize their impact on daily activities.
Treatment of dysmenorrhea should be individualized according to the patient’s symptom profile and should include nonpharmacological and pharmacological interventions.
Non-pharmacological treatment includes:
Supplements
Devices
Pharmacological treatment includes:
Non-hormonal medicine (NSAIDs, acetaminophen or paracetamol)
Hormonal medicine (Combined oral contraceptives, progestin)
How to Navigate the Treatment Section for Period Cramps?
We have divided the treatment section into 4 sub-sections, which cover different types of treatment options available to treat dysmenorrhea. It includes:
This section covers different supplements available to treat dysmenorrhea, covering what they are, how they work, their efficacy in relieving period cramps, and side effects.
2. Devices
The Device section includes devices available in the market that have been useful in relieving dysmenorrhea.
The Medicine section covers all the medicines available that have proven to be useful in treating dysmenorrhea.
Medically reviewed by
Dr Yash Bahuguna, MBBS, MS, DNB, ISGE Certified Practitioner for PCOS
Medical Advisor, Cranberry.Fit
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