Dysmenorrhea
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Dysmenorrhea is painful menstruation. It is classified as either primary or
secondary. Primary dysmenorrheal generally occurs within a couple of years
of the first menstrual period. The pain tends to decrease with age and very
often resolves after childbirth. Secondary dysmenorrheal is menstrual pain
caused by another condition, commonly endometriosis. It starts later in
life and tends to increase in intensity over time.
As many as half of menstruating women are affected by dysmenorrheal, and of
these, about 10% have severe dysmenorrheal, which greatly limits activities
for one to three days each month.
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Dysmenorrhea
Prescription for Natural Cures
by
James F. Balch
and
Mark Stengler
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Super Prescription #1
Magnesium
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Magnesium plays a role in controlling muscle tone and
could be important in preventing menstrual cramps.
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Super Prescription #2
Vitamin B Complex
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Vitamin B Products.
Vitamin B3 has been reported to be effective in
relieving menstrual cramps in 87% of women taking
200 mg of niacin per day throughout the menstrual
cycle. Combined with 300 mg of Vitamin C, it
resulted in a 90% effectiveness rate.
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Super Prescription #3
Vitamin E
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Take 500 IU of Vitamin E per day for two months,
beginning two days before menstruation and
continually for three days after the onset of
menstruation to help relieve menstrual pain.
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Super Prescription #4
Omega 3
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Diets low in omega-3 fatty acids have been associated
with menstrual pain. Take 6 grams per day.
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Super Prescription #5
Vitamin B Complex
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Vitamin B Products.
If you are Vitamin B1 deficient, taking 100 mg of per
day may bring relief of dysmenorrheal symptoms.
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Super Prescription # 6
Calcium / Magnesium
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Calcium may help prevent menstrual cramps by
maintaining normal muscle tone. Muscles that are
calcium-deficient tend to be hyperactive and therefore
more likely to cramp. Take 1,000 mg per day throughout
the month, and 250-500 mg every four hours for pain
relief, during acute cramping (up to a maximum of 2,000
mg per day).
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Super Prescription #7
Black Cohosh
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Black Cohosh has a history as a folk medicine for
relieving menstrual cramps. The recommended amount is
20-40 mg twice per day.
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Symptoms
The symptoms usually occur just before or during the menstrual period.
- Abdominal bloating
- Frequent and intense cramps
- Pain below the waistline, or a dull ache that may radiate to the lower
back or legs
- Headache
- Nausea and/or occasional vomiting
- Diarrhea or constipation
- Frequent urination
Treatment
Diet
Foods to Avoid
Some physicians advise that alcohol should be avoided by women experiencing
menstrual pain, because it depletes stores of certain nutrients and alters
the metabolism of carbohydrates - which in turn might worsen muscle spasms.
Alcohol can also interfere with the liver's ability to metabolize hormones.
In theory, this might result in elevated estrogen levels, increased fluid
and salt retention, and heavier menstrual flow.
Other Recommendations
Many women feel the need to lie still while experiencing menstrual cramps,
while others find that exercise helps relieve the pain of dysmenorrhea.
This variation from woman to woman may explain why some researchers report
that exercise makes symptoms worse, though most studies report that
exercise appears helpful.
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