What Causes Menstrual Pain: Prostaglandins and Vasopressin

If you suffer from severe menstrual cramps, this is for you. Find out how to stop menstrual cramps naturally by addressing the root cause with these 13 natural remedies for period pain. Never experience menstrual cramps again!

0:00 Introduction: How to reduce period pain

0:23 What is a menstrual cramp?

1:30 What causes severe period cramps?

6:42 Vitamin D3 and painful menstrual cramps

12:38 13 natural remedies for period pain

Today, I’m going to show you how to relieve period cramps fast, and for good. There are two types of period cramps: the primary type is labeled idiopathic, and secondary cramps that are caused by fibroids, ovarian cysts, or endometriosis.

Many women take NSAIDs, birth control pills, and Depo shots for period pain relief. The medical community generally discourages the use of natural remedies for menstrual cramps, but does not discourage the use of medication. Research has shown the effectiveness of vitamin B1 and vitamin E.

Upon searching for the root cause, I stumbled upon the following clues:

• Painful cramps are caused by pain chemicals called prostaglandins.

• Vasopressin, which causes contractions and decreased blood flow, is elevated when you have menstrual cramps.

• Painful period cramps are associated with high parathyroid hormone levels.

• Women with painful menstrual cramps also have much higher inflammation in the uterus, often related to NF-KB.

• Black women have a 33% higher likelihood of getting severe period cramps than white women.

• Menstrual cramps are sometimes treated with calcium channel blockers.

This led to the conclusion that the root cause of menstrual cramps is a severe vitamin D3 deficiency! Try the following natural remedies for period pain and say goodbye to menstrual cramps for good:

1. Take 20,000 IU of vitamin D3 daily

2. Take 400-600 mg of magnesium glycinate

3. Follow a low-carb diet

4. Intermittent fasting

5. Cod liver oil for pain relief

6. Vitamin E

7. Vitamin B1

8. Increase iron with red meat

9. Zinc for vitamin D3 absorption

10. Exercise

11. Fenugreek

12. Heating pad

13. Ginger

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:

Dr. Berg, age 60, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals and author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

Disclaimer:

Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients, so he can focus on educating people as a full-time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose, and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, prescription, or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.