Put the Heat on Menstrual Pain

A nondrug remedy for menstrual discomfort is to apply a heating pad to the lower abdomen when symptoms begin. This treatment has fewer adverse effects than NSAID therapy and may also provide faster relief.¹ It is particularly helpful for women who cannot tolerate NSAIDs.
- Gopi Rana-Mukkavilli, MD
    West Windsor, NJ

References:

REFERENCE:

1.

Akin MD, Weingand KW, Hengehold DA, et al.Continuous low-level topical heat in the treatment ofdysmenorrhea.

Obstet Gynecol.

2001;97:343-349.