Taking medicine for stomach pain during period is right or wrong?

Many girls and women have problems like abdominal cramps and pain during their menstrual period. The medical term for painful periods is “dysmenorrhea.” Although menstruation is a normal part of a woman's life, severe period pain need not be. Most women have some pain during periods. The pain is often mild but, in about 1 in 10 women, the pain is severe enough to affect day-to-day activities. The pain can be so severe that they are unable to go to school or work. If you have very painful periods or the pain keeps getting worse over time, it can be a good idea to see a doctor. But some women take medicine without any prescription, is it right or wrong?

There is nothing wrong with taking SSAI medicines to relieve period pains. The trick is to take them BEFORE the pain starts, that is a day or two before your actual period begins. Discuss this with your doctor.

For non-pregnant women, the drug is relatively safe. If you suffer from painful menstruation (dysmenorrhea) then rest assured that Meftal Spass is highly unlikely to cause any serious complications. You may safely use a few pills during each menstrual cycle. Meftal spass is proper for menstrual pain. There is no other option. If the flow is reduced, it may not be because of meftal spass. Flow for 2 days is ok as such. You need not worry. However, if your discomfort is not eased by taking the regular dose of Meftal Spas, you should consult a doctor. In such a case, it is possible that the pain or discomfort is caused by an underlying medical condition which requires the attention of a health care professional.

But taking pain killer regularly each month is really not healthy. If you need to take them regularly during the period, either you are doing over or you have a very painful period. For the latter, you can consult with your doctor.  There is a better way to manage it by getting better active life style being in the healthy weight range. You can use a hot water bottle or FIR heating pads for the pain management, is more effective than taking tablets.

Hence, it is always recommended not to use painkillers to relieve menstrual pain unless required.