Period Problem

Self care

• Get plenty of sleep
• Wear a well fitting cotton-bra if you have sore breasts.
• Place a hot water bag on your stomach or lower back to relieve pain
• Use relaxation technique to help cope with tension and pain, e.g. read a book, do some gardening or go for a walk
• Regular exercise can reduce pain and create a feeling of well-being
• Healthy eating – plenty of fruits and vegetables
• Period pain can be caused by underlying disease e.g. fibroids and endometriosis. Consult a doctor if you have:
• Period pain for the first time after the age of 25
• Pain that lasts longer than your menstrual flow
• Abnormal vaginal discharge
• Abnormal bleeding
• Pain during sexual intercourse
• Fever with the pain
• Pain when passing a bowel motion

Medicines

• Consult our pharmacists/doctors for medicines to relieve period pain e.g. NSAIDS, paracetamol, codeine)

Supplements

• Evening Primrose Oil – eases PMS and period pain
• Vitex agnus-castus – used traditionally to regulate hormone and alleviate PMS
• Calcium and Magnesium – calcium and magnesium are beneficial in alleviating muscle cramps and pain