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What are the best ways to reduce cramps?

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Pain medication, heating pads on affected body parts, exercise, keeping your body hydrated, and being well rested are some of the best ways to reduce cramps and pain during your period. Before starting new medication, check in with a doctor to make sure your body is alright to consume it.

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LEA LIS (SHE/HER)

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STACI TANOUYE (SHE/HER)

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NANCY YEN SHIPLEY (SHE/HER)

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ALYSSA DWECK (SHE/HER)

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ISRAA NASSIR (SHE/HER)

MA

DR SHAWN TASSONE (HE/HIM)

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DR PARI GHODSI (SHE/HER)

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JENNA LONGORIA (SHE/HER)

FND-P

CASSANDRA WILDER (SHE/HER)

ND

HEATHER IROBUNDA (SHE/HER)

MD

JESSICA SHEPHERD (SHE/HER)

MD

SARU BALA (SHE/HER)

ND

LEA LIS (SHE/HER)

MD

STACI TANOUYE (SHE/HER)

MD

NANCY YEN SHIPLEY (SHE/HER)

MD

ALYSSA DWECK (SHE/HER)

MD

ISRAA NASSIR (SHE/HER)

MA

DR SHAWN TASSONE (HE/HIM)

MD

DR PARI GHODSI (SHE/HER)

MD

DR SARAH ORECK (SHE/HER)

MD, MS