This page contains recent news articles, when available, and an overview of but does not offer medical advice. You should contact your physician with regard to any health issues or concerns. Background information on Acupuncture may be effective for menstrual pain  -  Feb 26, 2008 Reuters India,NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Acupuncture can help relieve menstrual pain and improve the quality of life for some women, a new study from Germany shows. Study: Acupuncture May Help Menstrual Pain  -  Feb 27, 2008 FOXNewsWhen a woman has her period, she can feel like she already has pins and needles in her abdomen. But, a new German study says acupuncture needles may Acupuncture to Relieve Menstrual Pain: Study  -  Feb 29, 2008 MedIndia,A recent German study says that sticking pins and needles the acupuncture way can actually relieve a woman of her menstrual pain. This might leave her free Dealing With Menstrual Cramps  -  Feb 27, 2008 Modern Ghana,To ease or relieve menstrual pain, take a hot bath or shower to relax the muscles in the stomach and the lower back. • Listening to soothing or relaxing Acupuncture can relieve cramps  -  Feb 27, 2008 PRESS TV,Berlin Charite University Medical Center scientists have suggested that acupuncture can help relieve menstrual pain in some women. According to the article 'Pillow angel' parents answer CNN's questions  -  Mar 12, 2008 CNNAshley did not grow in height or weight in the last year, she will always be flat-chested, and she will never suffer any menstrual pain, cramps, Alternative to Hysterectomy for Patients with Fibroids  -  Feb 27, 2008 MedHeadlines,Uterine fibroids are benign growths that occur in the walls of the uterus, often causing intense menstrual pain and bleeding among those who have been Buy Naprosyn Cheap  -  Mar 1, 2008 Fatman GamesPatients observed in clinical studies regarding the relief of menstrual pain and dysmenorrhea. Where can occur without the advice of any other medications? Fibroids more severe for African-American women  -  Mar 17, 2008 Medicexchange,Obstetrics & Gynecology, African-American women were significantly younger at diagnosis, had fewer days between periods, and more severe menstrual pain. MEDICAL SELF-CARE  -  Mar 3, 2008 Mother Earth News,Severe menstrual pain is commonly the major symptom, but one-third of those with the condition experience no significant discomfort. Giant Anterior Sacral Meningocele Presenting as Bacterial ...  -  Feb 15, 2008 Ortho SuperSite,3-6 Presenting as a retrorectal mass, sacral meningoceles may produce urinary, rectal, and menstrual pain. 2,7-10 Anterior sacral meningoceles may be the Sex: It does a body good  -  Feb 10, 2008 The Spectator,...heart health and control cholesterol levels, provide weight loss and overall fitness, fight depression and ease joint, muscle and menstrual pain. Ancient medicine,new believers  -  Jan 28, 2008 The Wichita Eagle,But in general, acupuncture is considered safe and can be effective for chronic low back pain, neck pain, menstrual pain and headaches, Effects of Continuous Versus Cyclical Oral Contraception: A ...  -  Feb 7, 2008 Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism,The Moos Menstrual Distress Questionnaire showed that women on continuous therapy had less associated menstrual pain (P = 0.01) and favorable improvements University of Pittsburgh Calendar of Events, Feb. 20-27  -  Feb 7, 2008 University of Pittsburgh News (press release),...will deliver a lecture, titled “Now I Can Feel Like Myself All Month Long: Menstrual Pain as Identity-Constituting and Identity-Threatening,â€? at noon, Doctor: I saw horror of female genital mutilation  -  Feb 7, 2008 ic Liverpool,...“Long term, the problems I encountered in victims include difficulty passing urine, severe menstrual pain, emotional difficulties in responding to one’s Omega-3 Fatty Acids - Worth The Hype  -  Jan 24, 2008 CityNews,...effects on rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's Disease, ulcerative colitis, psoriasis, lupus, multiple sclerosis, menstrual pain and migraine headaches. About endometriosis  -  Dec 11, 2007 Malaysia Star,The usual menstrual pain is due to uterine contractions caused by prostaglandins from the endometrium. The contractions help expel menstrual fluid from the Continuous Oral Contraception May Not Reduce Bleeding Days  -  Dec 10, 2007 Medscape (subscription)Women receiving continuous therapy also had less associated menstrual pain (P = .01) and favorable improvements in behavior (P = .04) during the Eeews and Aaahs  -  Dec 18, 2007 The Ledger,Barrett dismissed as "nonsensical" the claims of a British manufacturer that the process draws toxins from the body and relieve joint pain, menstrual pain Sector movers: RBS confounds the doom-mongers  -  Dec 6, 2007 ShareCast,Menstrual pain afflicts 50% of women of reproductive age and is one of the leading reasons for absenteeism from work and school. Photo by David Johnson/SHNS  -  Dec 10, 2007 Daily News Tribune,...cognitive decline and behavioral problems; and addressing other health problems, such as macular degeneration, and menstrual pain. Public Health ministry sued for Bt3.7 million  -  Dec 28, 2007 Nation Multimedia,Bangorn believed carelessness by a surgeon had left her with extreme menstrual pain following a 1995 sterilisation procedure. "In 1999 I approached another seeger weiss llp announces $4.85 billion global resolution of ...  -  Nov 9, 2007 WELT ONLINE,...acute pain, menstrual pain and rheumatoid arthritis. vioxx is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug ("nsaid") known as a cox-2 inhibitor. by early 2000 going for the gold bond  -  Nov 6, 2007 Forbes,...which produced 10% of sales, include unisom sleep aid, kaopectate anti-diarrheal and pamprin menstrual pain relievers. dietary supplements, • merck caves, agrees to $4.85 billion vioxx settlement  -  Nov 9, 2007 Consumer Affairs...as for acute pain and for the treatment of menstrual pain. it was the second of a new kind of nsaid (cox-2 selective) approved by fda. subsequently, lifesaving benefits of low-dose aspirin therapy maintained with ...  -  Nov 7, 2007 Earthtimes,...menstrual pain and pain associated with the common cold. always read and follow label instructions. aleve and aleve liquid gels are available at food, In the land of counterfeit  -  Nov 25, 2007 Columbus Dispatch,Several years ago, Colombian authorities seized pills with packaging nearly identical to Ponstan, Warner-Lambert's menstrual pain reliever. 12 reasons i believe in tcm  -  Oct 29, 2007 Seeking Alpha,...are also a couple of other traditional chinese medicines (for treating depression, menstrual pain and anxiety) in different stages of clinical trial. alternative medicine: fenugreek  -  Oct 30, 2007 PRESS TV,...the furostanol glycosides are probably responsible for its bitter taste. fenugreek is taken to ease menstrual pain and its tea is a popular remedy used Chinese Herbal Remedies Help Relieve Menstrual Cramps  -  19 Oct 2007 Associated Content,The review, made by Australian doctors, found promising evidence for using Chinese herbal medicine in reducing menstrual pain in the treatment of primary How to reduce menstrual pain  -  Oct 10, 2007 Hindustan Times,Calcium: Research suggests that increasing calcium intake can help reduce menstrual pain and PMS symptoms, however, certain lifestyle factors such as Herbs "More Helpful" Than Drugs for Menstrual Cramps  -  Oct 17, 2007 About - News & Issues,A Cochrane review of 39 previous studies on Chinese herbs and menstrual pain has found that Chinese herbs were more effective in relieving menstrual cramps Calcium Accumulation In The Soft Tissues Contributes To Disorders  -  Oct 18, 2007 Bernama,...under-developed breasts, severe pre-menstrual pain, erratic menses, short-sightedness, hyperactive behaviour in children, rheumatism, arthritis, gout, Ask the Doc  -  Oct 13, 2007 Hindu,I have had severe menstrual pain and heavy bleeding for the last one year. In April, a pelvic scan revealed chocolate cyst ovaries (5.2 and 5.5 cm) with Sex treats hangovers, painful menstruations and common cold  -  Sep 24, 2007 Pravda,Statistics shwos that every tenth woman has to take analgetics to relieve from menstrual pain. Some people say that instead of anesthetic pills prescribed New non-hormonal contraceptive avoids side effects of the Pill  -  Oct 16, 2007 Independent,Some women derive benefit from the hormonal effects of the Pill because it regulates their monthly cycle or reduces menstrual pain. INSIDE OUT What pains you?  -  Oct 1, 2007 Inquirer.net,Menstrual pain. Try to relax. Sip a cup of hot ginger tea for its antispasmodic effects. Raise your feet. Try a warm bath with lavender oil. Pro-marijuana group seeks different standards for less-harmful drugs  -  Oct 10, 2007 The Daily Astorian,She registered for medical marijuana after deciding it provided the most relief of migraine headaches and severe menstrual pain. To be eligible for Oregon's Ghost hunter trial begins  -  Sep 20, 2007 Martinsburg Journal,Crites also prescribed Pamprin, an over-the-counter menstrual pain reliever, for depression, prosecutors said. Witnesses testified about the charges Omega 3 & 6 Essential Fatty Acids the Good Fat  -  Sep 24, 2007 PR-GB.com (press release),...enhancement of wound healing (eg burns, cuts, etc) and improvement in hormonal balance eg reduction of menstrual pain and PMS symptoms. No more drama  -  10 Sep 2007 7DAYS,The supplement, called Pycnogenol, has been proven in a clinical study to reduce the severity of menstrual pain by 36 per cent, as well as reducing the Is Four Agents Decoction (Si Wu Tang) An Effective Treatment For ...  -  Aug 21, 2007 DentalPlans.com,...does not significantly reduce menstrual pain after three cycles of treatment; however, a beneficial effect may be present after a longer treatment. Fewer operations to fix damage from "female circumcision" at ...  -  Sep 7, 2007 Helsingin Sanomat,Essak, who moved to Finland from Somalia nearly 20 years ago, says that such operations are performed on girls and young women to ease menstrual pain, Painkillers off shelves after link to liver failure  -  Aug 21, 2007 New Zealand Herald,The 400mg pills, sold to 1000-1100 patients a month, were licensed for the treatment of menstrual pain, acute pain and acute gout. Jamieson unveils PMS Support Chocolate Bars  -  Aug 13, 2007 CNW Telbec (Communiqués de presse),...sodium caseinate, artichoke leaf and chasteberry - natural source ingredients that work together to relieve menstrual pain, bloating and irritability. Dr. Michele Lee one of a kind  -  Aug 11, 2007 Jamaica Gleaner,She offers hope to those who continually suffer, noting, "For people who have really bad headaches, and menstrual pain, there is medication to manage this. Professional Golfers Brad Faxon, Jim Furyk, JJ Henry, Peter ...  -  Aug 20, 2007 PR Newswire (press release),...of aches and pains due to minor arthritis pain, muscle aches, backache, headache, toothache, menstrual pain and pain associated with the common cold. New Study: Pine Bark Reduces Perimenopausal Symptoms  -  Aug 28, 2007 NPIcenter (press release),Numerous other published studies reveal Pycnogenol’s® effectiveness for women’s health, such as relieving menstrual pain and endometriosis, Study positions Pycnogenol against menopause symptoms  -  Aug 29, 2007 NutraIngredients.com,Pycnogenol has also been studies for benefits in other areas of women's health, including endometriosis and menstrual pain - in the latter case thanks to Go fish! A diet rich in fish oil is good for you, experts say  -  Aug 13, 2007 Daily Camera,...cognitive decline, and behavioral problems; and addressing other health problems, such as macular degeneration, and menstrual pain. A randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial on the effect ...  -  Aug 24, 2007 ProHealth's ImmuneSupport.com,Background: French maritime pine bark extract (Pycnogenol(R)) was found to alleviate menstrual pain and reduce hyperactivity in clinical studies. GLENN ELLIS' STRATEGIES FOR WELL-BEING: Garlic: The Stinking Rose  -  Aug 23, 2007 Eurweb.com,Garlic has been used for many years to prevent health problems including colds, flu, menstrual pain, high blood pressure, coughs, gastrointestinal problems, College student may face charges in infant's death Baby was ...  -  Aug 15, 2007 Allentown Morning Call,The student, who had locked herself in the bathroom, refused help at first, but later asked her roommate to get her some medicine for menstrual pain. Fish oil: Catch of the day  -  Aug 14, 2007 Houston Home Journal,...bipolar disorder, menstrual pain and kidney problems. The best source for omega-3 fatty acids is fatty fish  like salmon, Lindemuth-McDoland said, Monk’s pepper banishes premenstrual problems, skin diseases ...  -  Aug 8, 2007 Nigerian Tribune,Moreover, it has been reported that abnormal positions of the uterus may also lead to menstrual pain or discomfort. Certain pelvic conditions such as HER HEALTH - Dealing with fibroids  -  Jul 31, 2007 Jamaica Gleaner,Fibroids could very well be the cause of your menstrual pain. The exact reason that women get fibroids is not known but it is more common in women who have Hidden pains  -  Jul 16, 2007 New Straits Times,But the bottom line is: severe menstrual pain and other symptoms of endometriosis shouldn’t be ignored. And if the symptoms regularly interfere with your Styles & Scenes by Elizabeth Snead  -  Aug 3, 2007 The Envelope,Not to get clinical, but here goes: Menstrual pain - usually called cramps - is caused by intense uterine contractions which can be controlled and relieved New generation of painkillers is possible  -  Jul 16, 2007 Science Daily (press release)...full story Heat Halts Pain Inside The Body (July 5, 2006) -- The old wives' tale that heat relieves abdominal pain, such as colic or menstrual pain, Video: Join the Fight Against PAIN in Cyberspace  -  Jul 12, 2007 Earthtimes.org...of aches and pains due to minor arthritis pain, muscle aches, backache, headache, toothache, menstrual pain and pain associated with the common cold. Bodywork On The Next Level  -  Aug 1, 2007 Whole Life Times,I started seeing Bay Area Chi Nei Tsang practitioner Jada Delaney (jadabug.com) after battling a long history of debilitating digestive and menstrual pain. Periods don't have to cramp your style  -  Jun 29, 2007 Chicago Sun-Times,...in 2004 confirmed that continuous, low-level heat on the lower abdomen combined with ibuprofen dramatically reduced, or even eliminated, menstrual pain. The best new pain cures, with a focus on women  -  Jun 22, 2007 CNNWe know that men don't suffer menstrual pain, but that's not the only fun they're missing. "Research is uncovering very dramatic differences in how the Emotions in Traditional Asian Medicine  -  Jun 20, 2007 About - News & Issues,For example, irritability and inappropriate anger can affect the liver and result in menstrual pain, headache, redness of the face and eyes, dizziness and American Oriental Bioengineering Stirs Up Controversy  -  Jun 28, 2007 Seeking Alpha,...most of the increase in the year-over-year comparisons came from the Jinji Yi Mu Cau product, which treats pre-menstrual pain. Pine bark extract shows promise for heart failure, diabetic ulcer ...  -  May 30, 2007 Nigerian Tribune,Others include hypertension, asthma, osteoarthritis, pre-menstrual and menstrual pain as well as abdominal pain due to endometriosis. Pommel-Bag Emergency Kit  -  Jun 1, 2007 Practical Horseman MagazinePain medication - Bring the over-the-counter variety for an unexpected headache, muscle ache, menstrual pain, or injury. Never take aspirin is your injury Exercise, nutrition ease menopausal symptoms  -  May 29, 2007 Statesman Journal,Yoga has been shown to ease menstrual pain and improve circulation and can help alleviate a woman's discomfort during menopause. Take a few minutes each day Wishing Well Massage opens in Frederick  -  May 28, 2007 Frederick News Post (subscription),...can include improved circulation; increased liver and kidney function; reductions in fatigue, headaches, irritability, menstrual pain and skin problems, Pharma Sector: Few Newsmakers Of The Week - Merck, Novartis ...  -  28 Apr 2007 Trading Markets,Celebrex is approved for the treatment of osteoarthritis, adult and juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, acute and menstrual pain, ankylosing spondylitis and Menstruation: Severe Cramps (Dysmenorrhea)  -  Apr 26, 2007 About - News & Issues,More than one study has reported less menstrual pain with a higher intake of omega 3 fatty acids (fat compounds found in oily fish, such as salmon and tuna) Facts about menstrual pains  -  Apr 20, 2007 Joy Online,...women monitor their menstrual cycle and symptoms in a diary for a couple of months so that you can give a detailed description of their menstrual pain. Acupuncture pins down your pain  -  Apr 9, 2007 The Brunei Times,Inserting fine needles into the skin and underlying tissues can also combat allergies, menstrual pain and even moderately severe depression. The Problems of Puberty  -  Apr 17, 2007 Hindustan Times,PTI. Female children may start developing the earliest signs of puberty like breast development, development of genital and armpit hair etc. from the tenth Continuous Birth Control Enables Women to Plan Their Period Around ...  -  Apr 12, 2007 Drug Newswire (press release),...continuous birth control therapy can help with severe PMS, cramping or menstrual pain, endometriosis, and menstrual-related headaches. Merck's Vioxx Successor Arcoxia Gets Knockout Punch From FDA ...  -  Apr 12, 2007 Trading Markets,Celebrex is approved for the treatment of osteoarthritis, adult and juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, acute and menstrual pain, ankylosing spondylitis and Dermhealth offers promo, detox product  -  Apr 5, 2007 Saipan Tribune,...headaches; fatigue; irritability; menstrual pain; skin problems; mercury and heavy metal toxicity; food allergies, and poor digestion. Costs May Deter Students from Using Birth Control  -  Apr 13, 2007 WLTX.com,They say it’s also important to point out that many people take birth control for health reasons other than preventing pregnancy, such as menstrual pain Search the web for more resources on   Web health.mongabay.com Health Home | Conditions | Cancer | Medications | Surgery | Vaccines mongabay.com Disclaimer: Contact a physician with regard to health concerns. Email requests for further health information will be discarded. 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