Dream - A woman who has reached puberty will experience menstruation or monthly periods every month. When this 'monthly guest' arrives, many women complain about their bodies. One of the complaints is stomach pain. In this condition, what can be done is to rest, compress the stomach with warm water, and take medicine. In addition, Sahabat Dream can also recite a prayer to relieve menstrual pain. This prayer is recommended by the Prophet Muhammad. As mentioned in the hadith narrated by Imam Muslim, at that time Sahabat Utsman bin Abil 'Ash felt pain in his body.

"Place your hand on the painful area and recite 'Bismillah' three times, then recite, 'I seek refuge in Allah and His power from the evil that I am feeling and fearing.' (Narrated by Imam Muslim) Sheikh Utsman bin Hasan said, if a Muslim woman feels pain during menstruation, then place your hand on the stomach. Recite 'Basmallah' three times. Then recite the following prayer approximately seven times:"

I seek refuge in Allah and His power from the evil that I find and fear.

The first way is by compressing using warm water. You can fill a bottle with warm water or use a heating pad, then apply it to the stomach area. The heat effect will relax the muscles and relieve cramps. In addition, the muscles of the uterus and surrounding organs will also feel more relaxed. Therefore, the pain can subside.

The second way to relieve menstrual pain is by doing light exercise. For example, going for a walk. This method is able to release endorphins, which are pain-relieving hormones. So, during menstruation, it doesn't mean you have to avoid exercising, my friend Dream. On the contrary, this activity is highly recommended by doctors.

The next way that friends of Dream can try when menstrual pain strikes is by applying essential oil. This has been studied in the National Center for Biotechnology Information. In the study, a comparison was made between pain relief after receiving a stomach massage. One group massaged with almond oil, while the other group massaged with a mixture of essential oils. The result was that the group massaging with essential oil felt more relief from cramps during menstruation.

Another way that can be applied to overcome pain during menstruation is by changing the eating pattern. Namely by consuming foods that are rich in fatty acids, omega-3, fruits, vegetables, nuts, lean proteins, and grains to help the body stay healthy. In addition, it is important to meet fluid needs by drinking water, broth, and herbal tea to help the body stay hydrated.