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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Does she exercise? is she overweight? These are key in terms of reducing monthly pain. Much more important than taking drugs.[/quote]

Ridiculous.  I was/am a marathon runner, martial arts instructor, and personal trainer.  My periods were horrendous in high school and college.  My daughter is the same.  She is 24, 5'8 and 120 pounds. Very athletic. She has terrible cramps and very heavy bleeding. [/quote]

Not only do I have pretty severe cramps as someone who runs an average of 40-45 miles a week, lifts weights 2-3 times a week, & swims laps at a relatively vigorous pace for 45- 50 minutes 2-3 times a week & weighs 102 lbs at 5'3", several girls & women I know who are in excellent shape do, as well. This includes a woman who recently competed as a distance runner in the Rio games (& even made it to the finals in her event). Meanwhile, I know some girls & women who are couch potatoes &/or overweight whose menstrual cramps are mild or nonexistent. As with many things, lifestyle can factor into the severity of cramps but can rarely, if ever, completely override genetics.

Sorry your DD is dealing with this every month, OP! Some forms of birth control can really help this issue for many females. My own cramps, while still fairly painful, are significantly better (& typically present only 1 day vs 2-3 days per cycle) thanks to my IUD. If you haven't already, this may be worth you & your DD looking into & discussing with her doctor/obgyn.

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