Period pain is one of the common problems experienced during menstrual periods by women. It can be very disturbing especially if it prolongs for more than one day. This pain is caused by release of prostaglandins hormones that causes contraction of muscles found along the uterus and lining of the vagina. One of the major causes of prolonged pain during menstrual cycle includes high levels of prostaglandins leading to hard and faster contraction of the muscles. Decrease in supply of blood to the uterus and vagina during the contraction leads to intense muscles cramps as a result of reduced supply of oxygen.

There are two types of period pain that have being recognized medically namely the primary dysmenorrhea and the secondary dysmenorrhea which normally affect women at the age of mid twenties or much later in life. This pain can be experienced at any time of the cycle; it can be a sign of an underlying health problem such as uterus complications hence the need for a checkup as soon as possible. On the other hand the primary dysmenorrhea is very common among young women and teenage; some of its symptoms include stomach cramps at the beginning of each menstrual cycle.

Exercising- Body exercise has very many health benefits which include increased blood circulation and attainment of the right body weight. Some of the physical activities that can be used to treat period pain include Yoga, Jogging, Swimming and many more. One can choose to carry out the exercises as a group so as to achieve maximum benefits through motivation and exchange of ideas on how to effectively carry out the various activities.

Balanced Diet- It's of paramount importance to ensure that the foods consumed contain all the necessary nutrients so as to maintain normal functioning of all the body organs. For example certain vitamins and minerals may lead to hormonal imbalance leading to decline or increase in hormones that control the menstrual cycle.

Raspberry Leafs- This is one of the herbal remedies sourced from Raspberry plants. It's very effective in relieving pain within a very short period of time. This leaves are usually packaged as just like tea bags hence one can conveniently consume it like tea.

Ginger- This is another remedy that is most suitable to solving period pain that result from muscle cramps. It's usually prepared by steeping the ginger root in hot water for approximately three minutes. Patients are then supposed to take the medication at least once or twice per day depending on the magnitude of the problem. It can also be used to treat nausea that experienced during menstrual cycle.

Feverfew- It's available in form of tablets or leafs that are usually orally ingested into the body at least twice or once a day. However one should be care when taking them since the leaves may sting leading to wound in the inner parts of the mouth. This treatment has being proven to be very effective in treating headaches resulting from hormonal imbalance.

Camomile- This remedy is produced from Camomile tea leaves. It helps to aid relaxation and relieve pains resulting from contraction of muscles. One of the benefits of using natural treatments for period pain is that they have very minimal side effects that are usually mild. They are also very affordable and easy to use; however one should seek professional health advice on the best solution to use so as to avoid other health complications such as negative interactions with other medications.