Which Medicine is Best for Menstrual Pain Relief?

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Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) are widely considered the most effective first-line medicine for menstrual pain.

These quick-acting medicines work by inhibiting Prostaglandins– the hormone-like substances that cause the uterus to contract and shed its lining, which leads to period pain. NSAIDs thus provide fast and significant relief. Always consult with a doctor or gynaecologist before taking any medication to ensure it is the right choice for you.

An estimated 60-90% of teenage girls and young women in India experience period pain, yet this discomfort is often dismissed with the phrase, “Period pain sabko hota hai.”

The image features a two-tone background with a dark blue upper portion and a bright pink lower portion. At the top, in large white text, the question reads: "Which medicine for menstrual pain relief is best?" Below this, in dark blue text on the pink background, the answer states: "Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) are widely considered the most effective first-line medicine for menstrual cramps and period pain relief." Underneath this, smaller white text explains that these medicines provide fast pain relief by inhibiting prostaglandins, which are hormone-like substances that cause the uterus to contract and shed its lining, leading to menstrual cramps and period pain.The graphic ends with the campaign message "STOP The Period Pain." Which is a knowledge initiative campaign by Blue Cross Laboratories the makers of meftal spas.

Your Journey to #StopThePeriodPain Starts Here

Every month, millions of Indian girls & women suffer in silence, told that their severe period pain (dysmenorrhea) is “normal.” Our mission is to break that silence. #StopThePeriodPain campaign is here to empower you with 3 simple truths:

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References:

  1. International Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology – Prevalence of dysmenorrhoea and its effect on quality of life among nursing students
  2. Prevalence And Management Of Dysmenorrhea Among The Adolescents Of Selected Schools Of Rehan, Distt Kangra
  3. A Study of School Absenteeism During Menstruation Amongst Adolescent Schoolgirls in An Urban Area of North India
  4. Times of India – Why ‘Period pain is normal’ might be the biggest myth in women’s health
  5. Health Radius – Top 5 menstrual problems women shouldn’t ignore
  6. Financial Express – Period pain may not always be routine