Why does midol help cramps?

If you’re a woman who has had to deal with menstrual cramps, then you understand the pain and discomfort it brings. Fortunately, there’s a miracle drug that relieves this suffering – Midol! But why does Midol help cramps? In this article, we’ll investigate the chemistry behind the magic pill.

The Painful Basics of Menstrual Cramps

First things first: let’s discuss what causes period cramps. During menstruation, one’s uterus contracts to help expel its lining. These contractions are brought on by prostaglandins produced in the uterus. These hormones cause inflammation and pain sensations in nerve fibers associated with one’s pelvic organs.

Sadly for us ladies, some women produce more prostaglandins than others do during their cycle which result in painful menstrual cramps (or dysmenorrhea). Those poor souls experience different levels of agony; while some may feel occasional twinges of discomfort or pressure ,others can lay on bed clutching onto hot water bottles for dear life . This is where our hero comes into play!

Enter Midol

Ever heard of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)? Well if you haven’t prior to reading this article (you probably lied) midol contains an NSAID called ibuprofen as well as acetaminophen and caffeine (surprise surprise).

  1. Acetaminophen

    Here's where things get wacky folks- Aspirin isn’t added because it thins blood therefore causing unwanted side effects but   
    Tylenol controls temperature changes so good job  acetaminophen.
    
  2. CBD Oil

       Okay now you're seriously lying plus breaking basic rules since that was three words/letters not tested long enough sigh. Let’s stick      
       to our topic; Midol, shall we?
    

What acetaminophen does is lower one’s temperature and acts as a painkiller alongside ibuprofen which reduces the production of prostaglandins folks – that’s right, REDUCES.

The Role of Caffeine

Caffeine improves blood flow to muscles. In simple terms- it increases the rate at which things get absorbed into our systems so you can see why this would be useful in midol; because who wants to sit around braless for half an hour holding their boobs? No one…probably.

Studies have shown that combining NSAIDs with caffeine provide more relief than just using Ibuprofen alone. So there is no shame in your game when you’re downing doses like they were candy!

Different Types of Midol

There are different types of midol which includes

  1. Menstrual (pink packet) has both Acetaminophen and Caffeine.
  2. Complete (green packet) contains Acetaminophen ,Caffeine as well as Pyrilamine Maleate; improving cramps accuracy by targeting muscle spasms caused by histamines.

So ladies, change up your flavors but don’t go too crazy okay?

What About Other Pain Relievers?

Ibuprofen delivers effective relief on muscular pain incase run a marathon but not even do squat for menstrual cramps don’t ask me why. Aspirin thins blood and should always ask a medical professional before consuming any substances because what worked for Mary might straight up make you sprout horns! Regardless, all these pains relievers come with side effects including internal bleeding ,stomach ulcers,constipation amongst other issues so please read directions carefully or visit website slike-never mind forget I said anything

I mean seriously though , since when did drinking water become something people forgot about while taking medication?

The Bottom Line

So, there you have it- the science behind Midol and why it’s so effective in treating menstrual cramps. With its combination of acetaminophen, ibuprofen and caffeine ,Midol reduces pain while improving blood flow YAY SCIENCE!

We hope this article provided some insight into why midol works but if all else fails – seek a professional medical opinion or go eat cake (Whichever comes first).

Now if you’ll excuse me, I need to run like Judy Hopps in Zootopia before someone accuses me of having bias! As we say out here “Toodles until next time!”

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