Menstrual Cramps: Menstrual cramps are either classified as primary or secondary dysmenorrhea. Secondary dysmenorrhea refers to menstrual cramps caused by another medical condition or disease, for example:
- Endometriosis
- IUDs (intrauterine devices)
- Narrow cervix
- Infections
- Stress
Treatments to ease and get rid of menstrual cramps include natural and home remedies; OTC pain medications, and birth control pills.
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Hormonal types and of options for birth control, and include patches, rings, implants, injections, and the birth control pill. Common side effects of hormonal methods of birth control are headaches, anxiety, acne, weight gain, mood changes, decrease in sex drive, heart attack, and stroke. No birth control methods is 100% effective, nor does it protect against sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
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Menstrual Cramps Topic Guide - Medications and Vitamins
Medications:
Acetaminophen (oral/rectal)There are many brands and forms of acetaminophen available. Not all brands are listed on this leaflet...learn more »
FenoprofenFenoprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Fenoprofen works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body...learn more »
IbuprofenIbuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Ibuprofen works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body...learn more »
