How do I get rid of physical discomforts during menstruation? like rashes, dysmenorrhea, menstrual cramps, etc I am 17 years old and I have been menstruating since 11. I started experiencing menstrual cramps since highschool (starting when i was 12). And now that i am in college, the discomfort can be very inconvenient. I am not able to concentrate in class because of the pain, and I always feel better when I lie down in bed and rest. I do not want to do this for the rest of my life, it can ruin my grades, and my future career. I experience menstrual cramps on the first day of menstraution, and the pain usually lasts for one whole day. And I also get these reddish rashes on my butt canal... paired with rashes at the back of my knee. They appear a few days before my menstruation, and then disappear after my period. I use pads, am I allergic to pads? Is this the reason why I get diaper rashes? They're very itchy....! Should I switch to tampons? Please help me. btw, the rashes became worse (became itchier) when i started getting orgasms (due to the discovery of making out) Is there a connection?

Summarized question: What are treatment options for physical symptoms during menstruation?