Menstrual cramps Treatments

Alternative Treatments for Menstrual cramps

Alternative treatments, home remedies, other other complementary therapies that have been listed as possibly helpful for Menstrual cramps in various sources may include:

High-fiber, low-fat diet
Black haw
Ginger
Valerian
Motherwort
Omega-3 fatty acids
Vitamin B6
Niacin
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Calcium
Magnesium
Complex carbohydrates
Vegan diet
Exercise
Hot bath
Mag phos
Nux vomica
Pulsitilla
Raspberry leaf tea
Cramp bark tea
Chamomile tea
Peppermint tea
Calcium citrate
Magnesium glycinate
Magnesium citrate
Magnesium oxide
Evening primrose oil
Flaxseed oil
Roasted cumin seeds with aloe vera juice
Ayurvedic herbal remedies
Ayurvedic dietary changes
Aloe vera gel (for consumption)
Colocynth homeopathic remedy
Mag phos homeopathic remedy
Dioscorea homeopathic remedy
Chamomilla homeopathic remedy
Nux vomica homeopathic remedy
Oral pain reliever
Reduce stress
Chinese folk remedies
Salvia vodka
Heating pad
Acupressure
Acupuncture
Qigong mind-body exercise
Chinese patent herbs

Unlabeled Drugs and Medications to treat Menstrual cramps:

Unlabelled alternative drug treatments for Menstrual cramps may include:

Clonidine
Apo-Clonidine
Catapres
Catapres-TTS
Combipres
Dixarit
Duraclon
Novo-Clonidine
Nu-Clonidine

Treatments for Causes of Menstrual cramps

Review the treatment information pages for various causes of Menstrual cramps:

Endometriosis - excessive menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea)
Secondary Dysmenorrhea - menstrual cramping
PID
Smoking

More causes: not all possible causes for Menstrual cramps are listed above; for a full list refer to causes of Menstrual cramps.

Treatment Notes

Only your doctor can advise whether any of these treatments are appropriate for your specific medical situation. Always discuss all treatment options with your doctor before making a decision, including whether to start or discontinue any treatment plan.

Conditions listing medical symptoms: Menstrual cramps:

The following list of conditions have 'Menstrual cramps' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.

Select from the following alphabetical view of conditions which include a symptom of Menstrual cramps or choose View All.