Menstrual Pain
Menstrual Pain
Cramping pain in the lower abdomen during menstruation. Very common and manageable with OTC medicines.
First aid · 応急処置
What to do first
- 1Apply heat to lower abdomen (hot water bottle or heating pad)
- 2Take ibuprofen — most effective for menstrual cramps
- 3Stay hydrated
- 4Light stretching or yoga may help
- 5Rest if needed
Recommended OTC · 市販薬
Best medicines for this
Caution · 注意
See a doctor if…
- •Pain that doesn't respond to OTC medicine
- •Unusually heavy bleeding
- •Pain between periods
- •Fever with menstrual pain
- •Sudden severe pelvic pain