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Are Painkillers Safe to Use During Periods?

Menstrual pain is normal and part of the menstrual cycle

Every woman experiences it at some point in her period. Having period cramps is frustrating, aggravating, and at times, downright miserable.

According to a study conducted by clinics practicing IVF in Dubai, it is common to experience pain in your belly, hips, lower back, and even inner thighs during menstruation cramps (also known as dysmenorrhea). You may also experience pressure in the belly, and in severe cases, loose stools, upset stomach, nausea, and other menstrual irregularities.

 

IVF doctors suggest that during your menstrual cycle, pain and inflammation are mainly caused by pain-producing chemicals called prostaglandins. There are several types of pain that can occur during your period. Depending on the severity, these pains can interfere with school, work, and social activities.

You can take measures and get gynaecology treatments to relieve the pain of menstrual cramps, even if they are normal. Here are some suggestions.

 

Medication for Menstrual Cramps

Many of the over-the-counter pain relievers you use for headaches can also be used to relieve cramping pain during menstruation. These medicines comprise acetaminophen (Tylenol), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), and even naproxen (Aleve).

 

You should start taking a pain reliever when you start feeling symptoms of period cramps and continue taking it for two or three days or until your symptoms subside. If you suffer from intense cramps caused by menstrual irregularities, your IVF doctor may suggest a prescription anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).

 

Many women suffer from menstrual pain. As opposed to ordinary pain menstrual pain can interfere with your daily activities and impair your quality of life. In addition to treating painful period cramps, pain killer medication relieves headaches and back pain by addressing the underlying cause. These painkillers are safe when taken in moderation.

 

There are many options available for reducing pain, so find what works for you. If medicine doesn’t help, then you should go for gynaecology treatment. Severe pain is sometimes an indication of female infertility.  

Female infertility can be treated by getting IVF in Dubai.

Author: Dr. Mazen Dayeh

Dr. Muhammad Mazen Dayeh is a top fertility expert. He completed his Primary Medical Qualification (PMQ) from Saint Petersburg I.P. Pavlov State Medical University in Russia and acquired his specialty training and Ph.D. at Russian Academy for Medical Sciences. He is considered a Consultant of both OB/GYN and Reproductive Endocrinology/Infertility. His special interests lie both in male and female infertility, Reproductive Immunology, and Recurrent Implantation Failures. He is recognized for his expertise in treating and evaluating infertility and recurrent pregnancy losses, IVF, and laparoscopic surgical techniques. Currently, he is performing over 600 IVF cycles per year.