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What are period pains and menstrual cramps? |
If you never suffer from period pain then you’ll be one of the luckiest girls in the world. Unfortunately, for most girls, it’s just a plain fact of life that before and during a period they suffer from a range of related aches and pains.
The most common are menstrual cramps and whilst they can cause a little discomfort, they shouldn’t really slow you down too much. You may also occasionally experience more intense pain; either sharp stabs that make you double up or a nagging pain that spreads through your belly and lower back. Some girls also get dizziness, nausea, diarrhoea or vomiting around the time of their periods. But don’t worry, help is at hand.
There are several things you can do to help control your period pain. If possible, lie down at the first sign of pain and gently rub your stomach as it can help relax the muscles. Also make sure you don’t skip sport as mild exercise and stretching are really effective in combating menstrual cramps. As a last resort, you can always try taking a medicine that soothes period pain - ask your Mum or the chemist to recommend one. |
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