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The most effective form of painkillers for menstrual cramps are Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs such as ibuprofen. NSAID's work by reducing inflammation which can occur in the muscles as a result of prostaglandins (responsible for uterine contractions) and reduce the production of prostaglandins to prevent inflammation and the stronger uterine contractions that cause cramps.

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