3 Natural Ways To Reduce Pain When Menstruing

Illustration of menstrual pain (image: Pexels/Sora Shimazaki)

JAKARTA - Pain during menstruation is often experienced by many women every month. This pain sometimes even interferes with daily activities.

Therefore, many women try to deal with pain during menstruation in various ways. Starting with taking drugs, to using natural methods like below, quoted from Everyday Health, on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.

1. Compress stomach

Compressing the stomach with a hot pad is one of the effective natural ways to relieve pain during menstruation. The heat from the compress can reduce the intensity of cramp pain during menstruation.

Recent studies also show evidence of this method. Women who attach hot plasters to the lower abdomen will experience a more significant reduction in pain, even after eight hours, compared to those who only use pain relievers who are sold freely.

2. Yoga

yoga is also proven to be able to reduce menstrual pain. Both through muscle stretching and relaxation effects from its movements, yoga significantly helps reduce menstrual cramps.

However, although yoga is generally safe to do during menstruation, some poses should also be avoided. Such as reverse poses, which if done during menstruation can interfere with natural blood flow in the body.

3. Implement a healthy diet

A healthy diet can also help relieve pain during menstruation. Studies in the Journal of Nutrition in 2020 show that women who undergo a Mediterranean diet, which is rich in fruits, vegetables, and healthy fats tend to experience less menstrual pain.

Not only that, but the effect of a low-fat vegetarian diet was also found on menstrual pain. It was found that those who take a low-fat diet experience a significant decrease in menstrual pain every month.