{"id":7312,"date":"2025-02-04T10:32:07","date_gmt":"2025-02-04T10:32:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/healthmedicinet.com\/review\/hmn-6-foods-that-help-with-period-cramps-in-2025\/"},"modified":"2025-02-04T10:32:07","modified_gmt":"2025-02-04T10:32:07","slug":"hmn-6-foods-that-help-with-period-cramps-in-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/healthmedicinet.com\/review\/hmn-6-foods-that-help-with-period-cramps-in-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"HMN: 6 foods that help with period cramps in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n<br \/>Do you know:  6 foods that help with period cramps in 2025<\/p>\n<div id=\"main-content\">\n<section class=\"table-of-contents\">\n<div class=\"anchorLinks\">\n<div class=\"mobile-only\">\n<div class=\"dropdownLists\">\n<div class=\"dropdownBtn\"><span class=\"listsIcon\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/singlecare\/images\/union.svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"20\"\/><\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<label><\/label><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"downArrow\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/singlecare\/images\/dropDownArrow.svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\"\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Period cramps are a common symptom during a monthly menstrual cycle. The length and severity of period cramps varies from person to person based on <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">various factors, including diet.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To shorten the severity of cramps, people can eat high-fiber foods, such as vegetables, fruits, legumes, and whole grains, which can \u201cdecrease inflammation and aid the body in eliminating estrogens,\u201d says <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/kelseycosta-rdn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kelsey Costa, MS<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a registered dietitian and nutrition consultant for the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nchc.org\/author\/kelseycosta\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Coalition on Healthcare<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> based in Boston, Massachusetts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s a look at foods that help with period cramps.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"the-connection-between-diet-and-menstrual-cramps\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The connection between diet and menstrual cramps<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What a person eats can influence the symptoms they experience during their menstrual cycles. A poor diet is one factor that may lead to more intense menstrual cramps, a condition known as dysmenorrhea.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dysmenorrhea is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acog.org\/womens-health\/faqs\/dysmenorrhea-painful-periods\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pain during menstruation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that is strong enough to affect a person\u2019s ability to do their normal activities. More than half of women experience some pain during their menstrual cycles for one to two days each month. But for people with dysmenorrhea, the pain is severe. According to research, people with dysmenorrhea may have <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spandidos-publications.com\/10.3892\/mmr.2017.6116\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">heightened estrogen levels<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Estrogen is a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.endocrine.org\/patient-engagement\/endocrine-library\/hormones-and-endocrine-function\/reproductive-hormones\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">group of steroid hormones<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> responsible for maintaining the female reproductive system.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cConsuming a high quantity of food that stimulates estrogen production can cause the uterine lining to become abnormally thick,\u201d Costa says.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excess <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK538260\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">estrogen<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> exposure in females may be associated with:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heavy periods<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Irritability<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mood swings<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headaches\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleep disturbances<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breast cysts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Endometriosis<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fibroids<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gallbladder disease<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thyroid disorders<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWhen [the uterine] lining starts to break down during menstruation, it leads to an increased production of prostaglandins, which results in more painful menstrual cramps,\u201d Costa explains.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prostaglandins are a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/articles\/24411-prostaglandins\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">group of lipids<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with hormone-like responsibilities that the body makes at sites of tissue damage, injury, or illness. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/1660-4601\/17\/4\/1191\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to research<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, they play a significant role in period cramps. Higher levels of prostaglandins can increase inflammation, causing stronger uterine muscle contractions and heavier bleeding.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although prostaglandins are naturally made in the body, their inflammatory effects on the menstrual cycle can be reduced by eating the right foods as part of a healthy diet.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"6-foods-that-help-with-period-cramps\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6 Foods that help with period cramps<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eating an anti-inflammatory diet may help lower estrogen levels, leading to less painful menstrual cramping. Anti-inflammatory foods that can help reduce the severity of monthly period cramps include the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"1-minimally-refined-whole-grains\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Minimally refined whole grains\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whole grains, such as brown rice, oatmeal, and whole-grain bread, have anti-inflammatory effects on the body, according to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2072-6643\/14\/2\/374\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">research<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Because <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myplate.gov\/eat-healthy\/grains#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">refined grains can remove essential nutrients<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like vitamin B, dietary fiber, and iron, opting for minimally refined whole grains is the healthier option.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"2-fruits-and-leafy-green-vegetables\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Fruits and leafy green vegetables<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consuming more <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0002916522029136?via%3Dihub\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fruits and vegetables may reduce inflammation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and act as antioxidants, which can help improve the immune system. \u201cBananas serve up muscle-soothing potassium and vitamin B6, helping balance mood-influencing hormones like serotonin and dopamine that commonly plunge during periods,\u201d says <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/medicalandhealthwriter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Naheed Ali, MD, PhD<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a physician and lead writer at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sleepbubble.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleep Bubble<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> based in Miami, Florida. Other fruits and vegetables that may help with period pain include leafy greens, such as spinach, and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lemons<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Cruciferous vegetables, such as arugula, broccoli, and cabbage, may also help with abdominal pain.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"3-legumes\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Legumes<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Legumes, such as lentils, peas, and chickpeas, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cambridge.org\/core\/journals\/british-journal-of-nutrition\/article\/potential-antiinflammatory-effects-of-legumes-a-review\/231998C3D6AF1AB14F2E722061E195C8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">may contain bioactive compounds<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, such as peptides, polyphenols, and saponins, which can all have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antihypertensive properties that ease cramping.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"4-nuts-and-seeds\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Nuts and seeds<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2072-6643\/15\/5\/1099\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tree nuts and peanuts<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that may help with painful periods and also lower the risk of cardiometabolic disease and oxidative stress (imbalance between free radicals and antioxidants). Some examples include almonds, chia seeds, flaxseeds, and pumpkin seeds. \u201cAlmonds deliver both cramp-calming magnesium and sleep-promoting tryptophan [an amino acid that produces melatonin and serotonin],\u201d Dr. Ali says. He also notes that chia and flax seeds contain \u201canti-inflammatory omega-3s, curbing cramps along with magnesium.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2223-7747\/11\/11\/1394\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pumpkin seeds are a great source of protein<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and contain nutrients like polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fatty acids that can reduce inflammation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"5-certain-dairy-products\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Certain dairy products<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cCalcium-rich food like yogurt, milk, and cheese relaxes muscular tension and cramping by improving nerve transmission,\u201d Dr. Ali says. \u201cGreek yogurt also supplies protein, keeping energy steady.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"6-dark-chocolate\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Dark chocolate<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Evidence reveals that consuming dark chocolate may help <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S1876382022000932\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reduce abdominal pain<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and anxiety from dysmenorrhea among young women.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"foods-that-make-cramps-worse\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foods that make cramps worse<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to Costa, certain inflammatory foods can worsen menstrual cramps, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Red and processed meats:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Red meat and processed meats contain <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26143683\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">high amounts of saturated fat<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which can cause inflammation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Fried foods and fast food items:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> When fried foods like french fries, doughnuts, and onion rings are cooked, they obtain <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tandfonline.com\/doi\/full\/10.1080\/10408398.2012.744738\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">advanced glycation end products (AGEs)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, increasing the chances of inflammation. Also, since fried foods are made with cooking oils, they may have <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.5487\/TR.2015.31.3.307\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">more trans fats<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which can cause inflammation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Refined carbohydrates, such as white bread, pastries, and pasta:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> While carbohydrates have <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/29083823\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">several benefits<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, such as boosting energy and maintaining blood glucose levels, consuming too many may be a risk factor for menstrual pain. Research suggests that a diet high in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bmcresnotes.biomedcentral.com\/articles\/10.1186\/s13104-021-05699-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">refined carbohydrates might cause inflammation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Added sugars:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Too much sugar may lead to severe cramps. In fact, excessive consumption of added sugars like brown sugar, cane juice, corn syrup, and fructose are shown to be potential <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/journals\/immunology\/articles\/10.3389\/fimmu.2022.988481\/full\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">risk factors for chronic inflammation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, as well as other chronic conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), rheumatoid arthritis, and multiple sclerosis.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Processed foods, including chips, crackers, and cookies: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also known as ultra-processed foods (UPF), these ready-to-eat foods can harm gut health, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2072-6643\/15\/6\/1546\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">causing low-grade inflammation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the lower abdomen when consumed in large amounts.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cReplacing animal products and ultra-processed foods with minimally processed, high-fiber foods may help reduce estrogen production and increase its elimination, offering a practical dietary strategy for reducing menstrual cramps,\u201d Costa adds.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"other-ways-to-treat-menstrual-cramps\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other ways to treat menstrual cramps<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aside from foods that can help with period cramps, menstrual pain is also treatable with natural, at-home remedies. Here are a few ways you can treat period cramps at home:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Apply heat.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Heat application is often the first method many use to relieve menstrual cramps. \u201cUsing a heating pad on the lower abdomen can help relax tense muscles and relieve pain,\u201d Costa says. In addition, a hot water bottle or warm bath may also provide some relief.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Stay hydrated. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drinking water may <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bmcwomenshealth.biomedcentral.com\/articles\/10.1186\/s12905-021-01184-w\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reduce<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> pain intensity and menstrual bleeding. Tea can also help. \u201cTeas that can improve blood circulation to the uterus include angelica (Dang Gui) and Red Leaf raspberry teas,\u201d says <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/tsao-lin-moy-26b3931\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tsao-Lin E. Moy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, an acupuncturist, author, writer, and founder of <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.integrativehealingarts.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Integrative Healing Arts<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in New York City. Costa also recommends ginger, peppermint, and chamomile tea to alleviate menstrual cramping.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Exercise.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Research shows that engaging in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aafp.org\/pubs\/afp\/issues\/2021\/0501\/p525.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">physical activity can improve the intensity of menstrual cramps<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. \u201cLow-intensity exercises like walking, yoga, or stretching may help reduce cramping by increasing blood circulation and releasing feel-good endorphins,\u201d Costa explains.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Try dietary supplements: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certain supplements may help improve symptoms of painful periods. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/menstrual-cramps\/diagnosis-treatment\/drc-20374944\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mayo Clinic<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> recommends vitamin B, vitamin E, magnesium, and omega-3 fatty acids.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b> <\/b><b>What helps with period cramps?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People can also consider <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">over-the-counter (OTC) medications<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ibuprofen<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">naproxen<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, to treat dysmenorrhea symptoms.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"when-to-see-a-doctor-for-period-cramps\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When to see a doctor for period cramps<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While many people experience period cramps, severe menstrual pain may indicate an underlying health problem that needs to be addressed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If dysmenorrhea impacts a person\u2019s ability to complete daily activities, such as going to work or school, they should speak with their healthcare provider, such as a primary care physician or gynecologist.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to Moy, severe periods accompanied by back pain and heavy bleeding can require medical attention, as it can be a sign of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">endometriosis<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or fibroids, which are two common reproductive health disorders.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Severe abdominal cramping may also indicate a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sexually transmitted infection (STI)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or pregnancy complications.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People who are sexually active and don\u2019t use condoms may contract an STI, such as chlamydia or gonorrhea. If left untreated, they can develop pelvic inflammatory disease, which can also cause cramping. \u201cAn ectopic pregnancy can also elicit severe cramping,\u201d says Moy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In some instances, a healthcare provider may prescribe oral contraceptives, such as birth control pills, patches, or vaginal rings, to help with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK560834\/#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">painful menstrual periods<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. 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