Guide Note:
Menstrual Cramps are pain in the lower abdomen before and during menstruation. Fast Facts:
- Also known as Dysmenorrhea
- There is primary and secondary Dysmenorrhea
- Secondary Dysmenorrhea is attributed to an underlying disease
- Caused by contractions of the uterus
- Some symptoms include: pain in the lower abdomen, lower back and legs, sweating and vomiting
- Some treatments include: Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen, Naproxen and Aspirin
Disclaimer: The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you think you have Menstrual Cramps, please consult your doctor.
- Also try: Menstruation
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- MayoClinic.com: Menstrual Cramps
- MedicineNet.com: Menstrual Cramps
- American Academy of Family Physicians: Dysmenorrhea: Painful Menstrual Periods
- Center for Young Woman's Health: Menstrual Cramps
- WebMD: Menstrual Cramps - Topic Overview
- Wikipedia: Dysmenorrhea
- eMedicineHealth: Menstrual Pain
Menstrual Cramps News
- Google News: Menstrual Cramps News
- HealthDay: Health Tip: Help Prevent Menstrual Cramps (2007)
- The Boston Globe: Does Chinese Herbal Medicine Work for Menstrual Cramps? (2007)
- BBC News: Camomile Tea for Aches and Ills (2005)
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Adult Lead Poisoning from an Asian Remedy for Menstrual Cramps (1997)
Menstrual Cramps Facts
- WebMD: Your Guide to Menstrual Cramps
- Estronaut: Relief From Menstrual Cramps
- McKinley Health Center: Menstrual Cramps
- MedlinePlus: Painful Menstrual Periods
- Walter Reed Army Medical Center: Dysmenorrhea
- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center: Dysmenorrhea (Painful Menstrual Cycles, Menstrual Cramps)
- Lucile Packard Children's Hospital: Dysmenorrhea
Menstrual Cramps Causes, Symptoms and Complications
- MayoClinic.com: Menstrual Cramps Signs & Symptoms | Causes
- MedicineNet.com: Menstrual Cramps Signs & Symptoms
- WebMD: Menstrual Cramps - Check Your Symptoms
Menstrual Cramps Treatment Options
- MedlinePlus: Menstrual Cramp Relief
- MayoClinic.com: Menstrual Cramps Treatment
- DrSpock: Treatments for Menstrual Cramps
- WebMD: Menstrual Cramps Home Treatment
Menstrual Cramps Holistic and Alternative Treatment
- MotherNature.com: Menstrual Cramps | Nutrients to Ease Monthly Distress
- Alive: Menstrual Cramps
- National Center for Complimentary and Alternative Medicine: Herbs at a Glance: Bilberry
- Prevention: "Cure Your Cramps: These Gentle Herbal Scents Soothe Monthly Aches (2006)
Menstrual Cramps Prevention
- WebMD: Menstrual Cramps Prevention
- Healthsearches: Prevention & Treatment of Menstrual Cramps
Menstrual Cramps Scientific and Medical Journal Articles
- The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Search: Menstrual Cramps
- PubMed Central Search: Menstrual Cramps
Menstrual Cramps Clinical Trials
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Menstrual Cramps Clinical Trials
- CenterWatch: Menstrual Cramps Clinical Trials
Menstrual Cramps Support Groups, Discussions and Blogs
- Experience Project: Menstrual Cramps Support Group
- Yahoo! Health: Dysmenorrhea Support
- MedHelp: Menstrual Cramp Forum Search
- Go Ask Alice!: Foods that Minimize Menstrual Cramps?
- Organize Your Home and Family: 7 Tips to Reduce Menstrual Cramps