Lifestyle

  • Lifestyle changes can also make a real difference to period pain and PMS. Here's a few things your daughter could try:
     
    • Eat foods that are high in fibre, including plenty of salads and vegetables.
       
    • Eat less salt and drink more water. This can help prevent water retention that may leave her feeling bloated.
       
    • Cut down on sugary foods, chocolate, cakes and biscuits.
       
    • Cut down on sugary drinks - have mineral water or pure fruit juice instead.
       
    • Cut down on caffeine.
       
    • Try a vitamin B6 supplement or one that contains gamma linolenic acid (GLA) such as starflower oil or evening primrose oil. Both are thought to help maintain hormonal balance.
       
    • Your daughter could also take a painkiller like Feminax, which is designed to relieve period pain quickly and effectively.

 

If you've tried everything under the sun and period pain is still making your daughter's life a misery, it's worth asking your GP for advice.

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