Period pain
PERIOD PAIN
Dalia, a 22-year-old female is experiencing painful periods.
Watch the video to learn more about period pain and what specific questions you could ask to help manage her pain effectively.
CUSTOMER SUMMARY
Dalia is experiencing a particularly painful, heavy period and describes having stomach cramps and backache
She tried ibuprofen this morning, but it hasn’t worked as well as usual
She wants to know if there’s anything else she could try.
DALIA’S OTC TREATMENT OPTIONS
Dalia's treatment
Adding paracetamol to ibuprofen could be considered, whereas naproxen may be used independently if her pain persists and is not effectively managed with this combination.
HOLISTIC PAIN MANAGEMENT ADVICE:
There are several things Dalia could do to ease the symptoms of period pain including:11
Using heat packs or a hot water bottle wrapped in a towel on the stomach or back
Taking a warm bath can aid relaxation and distract from the pain
Gently massaging the stomach
Doing some gentle exercise such as yoga or swimming
Some customers may benefit from using a TENS machine
Cutting down on alcohol and giving up smoking can improve period pain symptoms
Dalia should see her GP if:11
Her periods become more painful, heavier or irregular
She experiences bleeding in between her periods
She experiences pain during sex.
