Nine out of ten women of reproductive age go through some type of painful period each month. Many girls and women will experience period pain at some point in their lives, for some, it’s a monthly occurrence for others it’s sporadic. For those that experience painful periods, the term dysmenorrhea is used. There are a number of ways to soothe and treat menstrual cramps and it can often be the case to try different treatments until you find something that works for you.