Five effective remedies for menstrual pain

Most women experience discomfort during menstruation, which can range from mild to very intense. This pain is called dysmenorrhea . There are several types:

• Primary dysmenorrhea is the most common type of dysmenorrhea. It usually involves mild to moderate pain that begins with menstruation and lasts one or two days.
• Secondary dysmenorrhea occurs as a result of some disease or abnormality. These symptoms usually appear at a later age, the pain is usually more intense and lasts longer than primary dysmenorrhea. If this is your case, it is advisable to see a doctor for a diagnosis.

In this article we are going to focus on primary dysmenorrhea, which is what we all suffer from to a greater or lesser extent with each menstruation.

Why does period hurt?

Painful menstruation is often caused by an excess of substances called prostaglandins.

These substances are released by the uterine lining (endometrium) when it is preparing to shed. During menstruation, prostaglandins cause the uterus to contract and relax so that the endometrium is shed and passes out of the body (period). The more prostaglandins are released in this process, the stronger the contractions of the uterus will be and the more painful it will be.

How to reduce menstrual pain naturally?

If you don't want to spend the day curled up on the couch or take all the pills your body can tolerate, here are 5 natural and effective alternatives to combat menstrual pain.

TIP 1: Food and nutrition

Proper nutrition is essential for a healthy life. Eating well will also help to alleviate pain and discomfort during menstruation considerably.

There are specific foods that, due to their properties, can help you feel better during menstruation, such as cashews, walnuts, broccoli, spinach, pomegranate, bananas, flax, chia, tahini, salmon, buckwheat, among others.

In general, try to maintain a diet that is as natural as possible, eat lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, avoid processed foods, excess salt, refined sugars, caffeine, alcohol or tobacco, and stay hydrated.

TIP 2: Herbal infusions

Plants are excellent for relieving a multitude of ailments and are also very useful for relieving menstrual pain. You can prepare an infusion and carry it with you in a thermos to drink it little by little throughout the day.

These are some great plants to relieve menstrual cramps:

• Sage (reduces the intensity and duration of pain in primary dysmenorrhea).
• Chamomile (relieves and relaxes pain due to its anti-inflammatory properties).
• Ginger (analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties that relieve pain).
• Cinnamon (in addition to relieving pain, being an anticoagulant it also promotes the fluidity of menstrual flow).
• Basil (its analgesic properties relieve mild menstrual cramps).
• Valerian (relieves menstrual pain thanks to its antispasmodic properties and is able to reduce bleeding).

TIP 3: CBD oil

CBD oil has become a revolution in the treatment of menstrual pain, but in addition to relieving pain, it also treats other annoying symptoms that come with menstruation and PMS, such as:

• Anxiety
• Swelling
• Insomnia
• Fatigue
• Pain

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TIP 4: Exercise and relaxation

There is evidence that exercise can help reduce menstrual pain and improve other aspects of your health. You may not feel like doing much on those days, but you don't need to trot like a pony - some moderate exercise will do the trick.

Do simple stretching and mobility exercises, practice yoga or meditation and of course get adequate rest.

TIP 5: Localized heat

We all know that heat helps with pain, because heat causes the uterus to relax and at the same time improves blood flow. It is usually applied with a hot water bottle on the belly, a bag of cherry stones or heating pads, but now there is a new solution:

Our FreeU Wellness soothing menstrual panty soothes pain by producing heat wherever you are at all times, without the discomfort or inconvenience of having to use hot water bottles.

The fabric of the Wellness panty uses the body's thermal energy to generate heat and soothe menstrual pain that appears in the abdominal and lumbar areas.

The panties are breathable, so you won't get hot, and since they are absorbent menstrual panties, you won't need to use pads if you don't want to.

EXTRA TIP: Feel comfortable

It is very important to use non-toxic products during your period. This may not help reduce the pain, but it will reduce the discomfort.

Using pads and tampons bleached with toxic products can cause vaginal dryness, fungus, irritation in the groin due to chafing from the pads...

To avoid these unnecessary inconveniences, we recommend that you try products that are kinder to your body (and the planet), reusable, non-toxic products like those we make at FreeU by Anaissa: the menstrual cup , reusable pads and menstrual panties , which you can also find for different flows, menstrual panties for teenagers , menstrual thongs , even menstrual bikinis for girls or teenagers!

Take a look at our products and see how we can help you experience your period in the most comfortable and sustainable way possible.