The heat from the water should ease your pain and relax your lower abdomen muscles, which should help with cramping.

You can use your warm compress or heating pad throughout the day to help with the pain. However, it’s best to give your skin 30 minutes to an hour to cool down between applications.

Don’t take more medication than directed, even if your pain doesn’t go away. Check with your doctor to make sure it’s safe for you to take NSAIDs. Generally, it’s best to avoid NSAIDs if you have a bleeding disorder, ulcer, stomach disorder, liver damage, asthma, or aspirin allergy. [6] X Trustworthy Source American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Professional association of OB/GYNs focused on education and public outreat initiatives Go to source

Meditate for 15 to 30 minutes. Perform progressive muscle relaxation. Visualize your happy place and imagine yourself relaxing there. Breathe in through your nose for 5 counts, hold your breath as you count to 5, then breathe out of your mouth for 5 counts. Repeat 5 times. Dilute 3-5 drops of a relaxing essential oil like lavender, clary sage, sweet marjoram, and sweet fennel in about 1 cup (240 mL) of carrier oil, such as jojoba, almond, or coconut oil. Smell the oil to help you relax or massage the diluted oil onto your lower abdomen. [8] X Research source

Check with your doctor before you take any supplements to make sure they’re safe for you. You may decide to take magnesium every day to help manage your symptoms. It may help relieve lower abdomen pain between periods as well. If you have diarrhea or loose stools, try reducing your magnesium dosage. If the symptoms continue, stop taking the supplements entirely.

If you’re using fresh ginger to make tea, chop the ginger into tiny pieces and boil it in about 1 cup (240 mL) of water for 5-10 minutes. Strain out the ginger and allow the tea to cool until it’s comfortable for you to drink it. You can purchase a ginger supplement at a local drug store, health food store, or online. Check with your doctor before taking a ginger supplement to make sure it’s safe for you.

You can buy green tea or chamomile extract online or from your local pharmacy.

Always talk to your doctor before you start a new supplement to make sure it doesn’t have any negative interactions. Vitex and black cohosh work as anti-inflammatories and help reduce the pain you feel from adenomyosis.

You can buy resveratrol from your local pharmacy.

Tell your acupuncturist that you want to treat pain and cramping from adenomyosis. Check your acupuncturist’s credentials. Ask them about their education, look at their certifications, and discuss their treatment experience.

Cook with olive or almond oil. Lean proteins include chicken, turkey, fish, tofu, egg whites, beans, and nuts.

Great sources of omega-3 fatty acids include salmon, mackerel, tuna, sardines, herring, nuts, seeds, plant oils, and fortified foods, like eggs, yogurt, and milk. [16] X Research source Check with your doctor before you take any supplements, including omega-3s.

For instance, you might eat turmeric 2-3 times per week.

When you’re eating grains, always choose whole grain products. Don’t eat prepared snacks, baked goods, and sweets.

A serving of red meat is 3 ounces (85 grams).

Look for personal care products that don’t contain phthalates. Choose natural cleaning products. Make sure plastics are labeled as BPA-free. Don’t use flexible vinyl. Pick canned foods that are BPA-free. Stop using nonstick pots and pans and opt for cast iron instead. Don’t use pesticides.

Talk to a friend. Color in an adult coloring book. Engage in a hobby. Walk in nature. Play with your pet. Meditate for 15-30 minutes.

For instance, go on a brisk walk, run, swim laps, go to a class at a gym, take a dance class, join a recreational sports team, or do kickboxing.

Tell your doctor how long you’ve been experiencing painful, heavy periods, as well as what you’ve done to relieve your discomfort.

Hormonal birth control pills may cause side effects like sore breasts, vaginal dryness, spotting between periods, weight gain, headache, and pain or swelling in your legs. They also increase your risk of having a blood clot, chest pain, heart attack, or stroke. [25] X Research source

Hormone therapy may increase your risk of blood clots, stroke, heart disease, and breast cancer. [27] X Trustworthy Source Cleveland Clinic Educational website from one of the world’s leading hospitals Go to source

A hysterectomy is a sterilizing procedure, so you won’t be able to have children any longer.