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I have dysmenorrhea, what can help it?


My mom said I'll grow out of it, but until then, is there anything I can do to help the cramps/pain/nausea? I started to get it when I was 13 I'm still 13 when will I grow out of it?

Fish oil! But you also definitely need to see an endocrinologist for some other prescriptions.

Have u been to the Doc for this, he could tell u more, go to www.webmd.com

You may grow out of it, but the only thing that worked for me was birth control. If your mom won't put you on the pill, try midol or pamprin. However, if those don't work, you really should see a doctor about stronger medicine or the pill.

You should see a gynecologist; if not your family physician may be able to help you through this period. There really is no reason why you should suffer . Get some help.

You may grow out of it but some of us still suffer as women.There are over the counter medications you can take.Ask at the chemist.If it continues to be bad ask your mum to take to you to a doctor.

If you have primary dysmenorrhea than heres some treatment (copied from wikipedia):

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen and naproxen, are very effective in the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea (Andreoli et al. 2004). As earlier stated, their effectiveness comes from their ability to inhibit prostaglandin synthesis. However, many NSAIDs can cause gastrointestinal upset as a side effect. Patients who cannot take NSAIDs may be prescribed a cyclo-oxygenase (COX) inhibitor. Oral contraceptives are also sometimes used since they reduce menstrual flow and inhibit ovulation.

Oral contraceptives are second-line therapy unless a woman is also seeking contraception, then they would become first-line therapy. Oral contraceptives are 90% effective in improving primary dysmenorrhea and work by reducing menstrual blood volume and suppressing ovulation. It may take up to 3 months for the oral contraceptives to become effective. Norplant and Depo-provera are also effective since these methods often induce amenorrhea.

If you have secondary dysmenorrhea than heres some treatment (copied from wikipedia):

The most effective treatment of secondary dysmenorrhea is the identification and treatment of the underlying cause of the pain, although the relief provided by NSAIDs is often helpful.

The first line of treatment is medical (eg, prostaglandin synthetase inhibitors, hormonal contraception, danazol, progestins). If possible, the underlying disorder or anatomic abnormality is corrected, thus relieving symptoms. Dilation of a narrow cervical os may give 3 to 6 mo of relief (and allows diagnostic curettage if needed). Myomectomy, polypectomy, or dilation and curettage may be needed. Interruption of uterine nerves by presacral neurectomy and division of the sacrouterine ligaments may help selected patients. Hypnosis may be useful.

Endometriosis is a common cause of secondary dysmenorrhea. In fact, approximately 24% of women who complain of pelvic pain are subsequently found to have endometriosis. This condition is often associated with infertility. If pain relief is the goal, medical options include hormonal contraception, danazol, progestational agents, and GnRH agonists.

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