How to relieve period pain naturally

A very common problem

It is estimated that up to 60% of women suffer from dysmenorrhea or, what is the same, severe abdominal and / or pelvic pain that appears before the rule or while having it.

Anti-inflammatory infusion

One of the things you can do to alleviate it is to take an infusion of lemon balm, yarrow, chamomile, angelica and alchemy, in equal parts. Use one tablespoon of this mixture per cup of hot water. Take the amount of infusion you need.

Changes in diet

A study from the University of Aarhus (Denmark) shows that women who follow a diet high in omega 3 and vitamin B12 had a less bothersome period.

And where do you find omega 3 and vitamin B12

Omega 3 is provided by blue fish, flax and chia seeds, soybeans, nuts, avocado … And vitamin B12, fish, shellfish, organ meats, cheese …

The Malasana pose

Ally yourself with yoga. The uterus, when contracting during the period, hurts because it is rigid. With this yoga posture you can relax it. To do this, squat down with your legs spread and your feet in line with your knees. Place your hands in a prayer position in the center of your chest. Lengthen your torso and breathe deeply.

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Have an orgasm

It is a natural painkiller. You may not feel like it much, but remember that during orgasm hormones (oxytocin and endorphins) are released with an analgesic effect, and in addition, there is an influx of blood to the entire vulva area, which is accompanied by a subsequent uterine relaxation. And if you have trouble reaching it, discover the tricks to have an orgasm with fireworks.

Paracetamol or NSAID?

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs (better known as Ibuprofen, Naproxen, Diclofenac …) are the ones that have shown greater efficacy with the problem. And they do not increase bleeding as is believed. It is a myth that many women do not take them, but they do not make the period more abundant.

The benefits of heat

Applying heat to the belly and lower back, with an electric mat, for example, relieves discomfort.

What if it's something else?

If it hurts a lot, along with other symptoms that we tell you about here, it could be endometriosis, a disease that gives rise to very painful periods. It occurs when part of the endometrial tissue (the inner layer of the uterus responsible for menstruation) is outside the uterus (ovary, intestine …). The good news is that you have treatment. In case of doubt, consult, because it can be treated pharmacologically or surgically.

And prevention is better than cure …

Here you have very simple checkups that can save your life.

What is dysmenorrhea exactly?

Severe pain Dysmenorrhea is defined as severe abdominal and / or pelvic pain that appears before or coinciding with menstruation, and that lasts for approximately 24 hours.
Very common. It is estimated that between 25% and 60% of women suffer from it. But only 1% to 15% experience pain much more intensely, which is known as severe dysmenorrhea.
Who usually suffers it. Dysmenorrhea is quite common among adolescent girls and women of reproductive age. Between 25% and 50% of women who are in this stage suffer from it. And there are indications that those who are more prone to painful periods are women who smoke, those who are overweight, those who had their first period before the age of 11 and those who drink alcohol during menstruation.

What are the main symptoms?

The painful period is not only limited to pain. It is usually accompanied by other problems such as nausea and vomiting (89%), fatigue (85%), diarrhea (60%), headache (45%), pain in the lower back and legs, as well as dizziness, anxiety, irritability, depression, and bloating.

What are the main causes?

There are many possible causes. Infections, ovarian cysts or polyps in the uterine cavity, pelvic inflammatory disease, uterine fibroids, abnormal pregnancy (spontaneous abortion, ectopic pregnancy …). But the most common cause of very painful periods is endometriosis. Find out what this disease is that doctors take to diagnose.

How to relieve the pain of the rule?

Apply heat. The typical hot water bag or thermal blanket is foolproof. If you also combine it with an afternoon on the couch and Netflix … bye, bye , pain!
Take infusions. On the one hand, the heat will calm the inflammation and, on the other, the soothing properties of ingredients such as lemon balm or chamomile will soothe you. Try the infusion that we propose … you will repeat!
Change your diet. It is proven, diets with high amounts of omega 3 and vitamin B12 favor less painful menstruation.
Do yoga. The benefits of this ancient discipline are innumerable and menstrual relief could not be missing from the list. Bet on postures focused on opening the hips like Malasana.
An orgasm Ahem , what doesn't a good OMG !?
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Despite popular belief, they don't increase bleeding - it's a myth!