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There are few things for which women consider their birth as women a curse. The name which is on the top of the list is the menstrual cramps. But there are few lucky women who only go through little discomfort during periods. Other also goes through irregular flow and dates of having periods. But there are few ways which can relieve your pain from awful cramps.

There are two types of menstrual cramps. Primary dysmenorrhea occurs in those women who are in their teens and experiencing periods for the first time in their life. This pain is generally less severe in nature when compared to the women of mid twenties or thirties.

Secondary dysmenorrhea is the pain which is caused by other conditions like ovarian cysts, using birth control pills, tumors or endometriosis. Birth control pills can cause excessive flow during periods in some.

If you are active in your regular routine then you can get fewer cramps during periods. If you have regular exercises you can stay fit even in your days of period. Natural progesterone can reduce the symptoms which causes those painful cramps in you. Drink hot beverages, especially milk, to reduce the pain in your stomach.

You can add zinc and calcium to your diet during periods; this will reduce menstrual cramps and bloating. Bathing with hot water always helps in pain especially in menstrual pain. Stress during menses can increase the pain so avoid extra stress. Try to take maximum rests and relax when you are having your periods.