Menstrual Cramp and its Treatment

Having menstrual cramp, painful periods or dysmenorrhoea is common in women under 25 years of age.

Menstrual cramp comes from uterine spasms, which temporarily deprive the muscle of oxygen. The spasms are triggered by prostaglandins, a group of hormone - like compounds which are sometimes released excessively.

Myopax is suitable for use in the relief of menstrual cramp. It is applied externally to the lower abdomen and back, then gently massaged in. Myopax has a direct soothing and mild anti-spasm effect on muscle. It may be used in combination with oral analgesics, as part of your menstrual pain treatment. In many cases you can use less oral pain killers when using Myopax. A gentle warming of the lower abdomen has also been reported as an effective period pain treatment.

Menstrual cramp, if it is unusually severe or associated with greater than normal blood loss should be referred to your doctor.

Myopax is a non prescription medication.