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Menstrual cramps are caused by the prostaglandins that push uterine lining out, in high quantity prostaglandins have an inflammatory effect. Thus anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen work best for easing menstrual cramps - although prevention is better.
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Does birth control make menstrual pains worse?
In general, hormonal birth control decrease menstrual pain. The copper IUD sometimes increase menstrual pain in the first few months, but this side effect is usually well-controlled by taking ibuprofen or ketoprofen.
Does ibuprofen make your period worse?
Worse than what? Your period shouldn't be bad to begin with, if it is then talk to your doctor about the menstrual problems that you suffer from and do something about them. Ibuprofen is a painkiller so can be used to deal with menstrual related headaches and menstrual cramps. Ibuprofen is also an NSAID so will help to reduce menstrual flow too, it's often used to treat heavy periods.
Ibuprofen or nurofen for period pains?
Nurofen contains ibuprofen. Nurofen Plus also contains Codeine and is suitable for period pains.
You have menstrual pains but you are not menstruation?
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Can Ibuprofen increase menstrual cramping?
Are you mental? The side effects are written on the information leaflet and are the same whatever you take it for. It will not help with your menstrual or mental health problem though, again I refer you to the leaflet.
You are having menstrual pains upto 4 to 5 days is that healthy?
Yes. That is normal actully. You can have menstrual pains up to 7 days. :)
If ibuprofen may interfer with platelet aggregation why does it slow menstrual flow instead of increase it?
Its antiprostaglandin effect serves to decrease menstrual bleeding.
Do older women experience gas pains before their menstrual cycle?
Yes, gas pains and bloating are the 2 most common side effects of the menstrual cycle. This can happen in both older women and younger women.
How do painkillers work to reduce menstrual cramps and pains?
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.
What is the medication Midol used for?
The over the counter medication Midol is a pain reliever. It is primarily associated with relieving the symptoms of menstrual cycle pains including cramping.
Im 39 weeks and not dialated but having menstrual pains what is going on?
Are you sure those are 'menstrual pains' and not contractions? Contractions can feel very much like cramps, though usually worse. If you're worried, go see your doctor or nurse/midwife.
Tender breast and sharp pains in stomach while on period?
Tender breasts and sharp pains are part of pre-menstrual syndrome. It can happen before and during your period.
