For most people with uteruses,menstrual cramps, or dysmenorrhea, are a monthly occurrence.
It often lasts for a few days, and the severity is dependent on the person.
For one, you may haveendometriosis, a condition when uterine tissue forms outside of your uterus.
“It happens around two weeks before the onset of your period when your ovary releases an egg.
The most obvious workaround is to consume medication, ideally nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or NSAIDs.
Dr. Jovana Lekovich, a board-certified OB-GYN, noted that it could be anything “ibuprofen- or naproxen-based.
That would include Aleve, Motrin, or Advil.”
Apparently, masturbation helps, too.
It may even shorten your cycle and allow for a more restful shuteye.
