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Regimen for menstrual cramps and heavy menstrual bleeding

The following regimen effectively treats menstrual cramps and bleeding 90% of the time. It also helps with migraine headaches related to the menstrual cycle. There is no need to take oral contraceptives.

• Take 800 mg of Magnesium starting 7 days prior to your period and end the last day of your period.



• Take 1,000 mg of Calcium starting 7 days prior to your period and end the last day of your period.



• Take 3-4 Advil (ibuprofen) with meals starting on the first day of your period. If you are not sexually active, start them 3-4 days prior to your period.



• Take Pepcid AC (famotidine) on each day that you take the Advil.



• Let your doctor know what you are taking.

Last reviewed: June 23, 2004
Last modified: June 26, 2004