Some of medicines that can be used to menstrual cramps are:
- Ibuprofen (Buscofem®);
- Mefenamic acid (Ponstan®);
- Scopolamine (Buscopan®);
- Papaverine hydrochloride (Atroveran®).
O Buscofem® it's the Ponstan® are medicines anti-inflammatory who also work on relieving the pain of menstrual cramps.
Already the Buscopan® it's the Atroveran® are remedies antispasmodics. Atroveran® also has analgesic action.
The continued use of medicines contraceptives, whether in pill, injection, IUD, vaginal ring or transdermal patch, can also relieve menstrual cramps and decrease menstrual flow.
Is it normal to feel strong menstrual cramps?
Menstrual cramps strong and persistent should not be considered normal since they can be disease symptoms, such as endometriosis, uterine polyps, pelvic inflammatory disease, uterine leiomyoma, among others.
This type of menstrual cramp is called secondary dysmenorrhea and tends to worsen with age.
The pain of this type of menstrual cramp is severe and persists during every day of the period, besides being associated with other symptoms, such as pain during intercourse and prolonged menstrual bleeding.
The menstrual cramps typical of the menstrual period are called by primary dysmenorrhoea and is not related to diseases.
You can start hours before or soon onset of menstrual flow and last for a few hours or days. Over time, primary dysmenorrhoea tends to be less frequent.
The use of medications for menstrual cramps should be indicated by the gynecologist. Cases of strong and persistent menstrual cramps should also be evaluated by the physician.
