Penn Herb Wellness Guide

Dysmenorrhea

Also indexed as:Painful Menstruation
A woman’s monthly cycle may include several days of pain and discomfort due to cramps, also known as dysmenorrhea. How do you find relief? According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful.

The right diet is the key to managing many diseases and to improving general quality of life. For this condition, scientific research has found benefit in the following healthy eating tips.

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Avoid alcoholSome physicians advise that avoiding alcohol, because it depletes stores of certain nutrients and alters carbohydrate metabolism—which in turn might worsen muscle spasms.

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