I suffered period pain since I was a teenager. Here are some drug free ideas to manage your period pain:

• Use a heat pack or hot water bottle on your abdomen or lower back. Just be careful not to burn yourself. This is my favourite but a bit hard to do at school or when you're out.
• Exercise - it releases endorphins. I know the last thing you feel like doing when you have cramps is to exercise but it really does help. Try pilates or yoga for relaxing stretches. 
• Relax - try a warm bath, hot shower or meditation
• Take natural supplements like Magnesium, fish oil, Vitamin B1 or Vitamin E
• Rub a few drops of lavender oil on your abdomen
• Eat dark chocolate - in moderation (obviously).
• Drink caffeine free tea - I enjoy chamomile with honey. Make sure you drink caffeine free tea as caffeine has been shown to increase pain.

You should see a doctor if:

• the pain lasts for longer than 2 days
• it doesn’t go away when you take the contraceptive pill or painkillers
• it stops you from doing your normal daily activities.

Just remember to be kind to yourself when you are on your period - try to eat well and get plenty of rest. Some extra self-care doesn't hurt either.
Source: https://www.jeanhailes.org.au; https://helloflo.com; https://www.healthdirect.gov.au

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