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Secondary Dysmenorrhea

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Secondary Dysmenorrhea Home Care

Home care for secondary dysmenorrhea includes:

For painful pelvic cramps:

Take a warm bath.
Place a hot water bottle on the lower abdomen.
Place a heating pad on the lower abdomen.

Avoid caffeine.
Stop smoking.
Avoid exposure to secondary smoke.
Eat a healthy diet:

Follow an exercise plan developed with your doctor.
Get plenty of rest.
Reduce stress.
Take prescribed medications as directed.
Acetaminophen for pain
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications for pain:

Continue to Secondary Dysmenorrhea Home Care: Pain Control

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Last Updated: Jul 8, 2009 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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