Is there a \pill\ to help lighten and make periods less painful for a teen?
There are plenty of things you can use, not just ‘pills’ and some pills will actually be more harmful then beneficial, for teens period problems like this can be normal, but most women can deal with problems like these easily – it’s just a case of learning how. A few ideas for you, firstly don’t use painkillers if you can help it, appart from the fact that they don’t cure cramps but at best just numb the pain, they can actually make cramps progressivly worse over time. Rather than painkillers get some Clary Sage oil – it’s an essential oil you rub into your stomach, it works better than painkillers and you don’t build up immunity, it also supports estrogen production and acts on pituitary gland to prevent cramps in the first place – it’s pretty much the best way to ease menstrual cramps. Look into different herbal treatments to prevent and cure cramps, fresh is best but tea bags are fine, just don’t boil as this effects herb potency and use just before and during your period. Look for
