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What Is Menstrual Pain?

Comprehensive information for you or a loved one — including treatment options and discounts on popular medications.

Menstrual pain occurs before and during menstrual flow. Symptoms include abdominal cramps, headache, nauseadiarrhea, and irritability.

Treatments include taking medication, applying heat to area of cramping, physical activity, and drinking plenty of water. A common drug class used to treat menstrual pain are NSAIDs.


Menstrual Pain Medications

Compare prices and information on the most popular Menstrual Pain medications.

  • Ibuprofen
    $12.70
  • Celebrex
    $135.24
  • Aspirin
    $7.06
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