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find the relief they seek using a variety of pain relievers, hormones and oral

contraceptives.

Now, let’s take a closer look at each option to see if any may be of help to

you:

352BNon Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDS)

Some of the best drugs used to relieve both the pain of fibroids and its heavy

bleeding are anti-inflammatories that do not contain steroids. Some, like

Tylenol, Motrin or Advil, can be purchased over-the-counter and used as

needed. Other, stronger medications like Ponstel or Naproxen, may work

better, but can only be obtained by a prescription.

These anti-inflammatories work by reducing the prostaglandin in the blood

which can cause the uterus to contract, thus causing cramps abdominal pain.

For best results they should be used throughout the entire menses, even if

your pain subsides.

Some of the side effects of using both over-the-counter and prescription

NSAIDS include gastrointestinal issues, high blood pressure, and kidney

issues.

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