How do medications treat dysmenorrhea?
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Medications treat dysmenorrhea by reducing pain and the severity of cramps. NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) block the production of the hormone prostaglandins, relieving symptoms of dysmenorrhea. Hormonal contraception, such as birth control, can also lighten periods by decreasing estrogen levels or stopping menstruation all together.
Medications treat dysmenorrhea by reducing pain and the severity of cramps. NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) block the production of the hormone prostaglandins, relieving symptoms of dysmenorrhea. Hormonal contraception, such as birth... More
