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Most women suffer mild pain when they are having menstruation but some of them have severe menstrual pain called dysmenorrhea. Although it is not life threatening, this condition sometimes limits the daily activities of women and can cause difficulty in focusing in a certain tasks. Some measures can be done in case that one is suffering from dysmenorrhea.

To ease the pain from this condition, a drinking pain-killing medicine is considered the first aid. Before taking in the medicine, you should make sure that you do not do it on an empty stomach. A hot compress can also help relieve the pain. Putting a hot compress on your belly can help soothe the pain away. Additionally, moving around and massaging the affected area can also lessen the pain a lot.

There are also certain measures that should be done days before the menstruation to prevent the occurrence of dysmenorrhea. Exercising regularly such as daily walking can help in the circulation of the blood in the pelvic area that can prevent future menstrual pain. A salt-free diet and fish oil is proven effective in preventing dysmenorrhea. Low dose contraceptive pills are also prescribed by doctors to avoid this condition. For serious cases, to know what medicines that one should take and treatments for dysmenorrhea, it is always best to consult the doctor.