Tips for relieving menstrual cramps?

Question

I eat a small amount of dark chocolate which cheered me up, took Tylenol, got some exercise, cut out greasy foods, but I still get cramps. My skin breaks out too, around my period.

What do you do to relieve cramps?

Also, what even causes cramps?

Is it just that your uterus contracts to release the unfertilized egg, and the blood?

Answer 1

i eat alot of chocolate lay down watch tv get really comfortable, oh and bananas help me !

Answer 2

you can take some pamprin or motrin

or take a nice relaxing bubble bath :D

Answer 3

I drink some Alka Seltzer.

It's so nasty, but it seriously works in like 10 minutes.

Fast relief.

That with a nice heating pad.

Heaven. Seriously.

And as far of the cause, yes your uterus muscles are contracting.

Answer 4

heating pad. advil.  could be allott of reason for extreme cramps. endometreosis, cysts.  see doctor