Meat and coffee accelerate the chemical processes that cause the uterus's muscle layer to contract and cause cramps.

The North American Menopause Society, however, asserts that meals strong in omega-3, such as fish, prevent contractions.

Ninety percent of American teenage females who experience period pain miss school the most

So many women put up with menstrual pains that make their life miserable every month, from agonizing stomach cramps to incapacitating bone aches.

But a significant body of studies suggests that the solution to eliminating these effects may be as easy as making a few minor dietary adjustments.

The North American Menopause Society has updated its recommendations for women, advising them to consume a diet rich in salmon, eggs, and vegetables rather than

turning to comfort foods like candies, chocolate, and takeout.

This is due to the fact that the former is rich in antioxidants and good fats that decrease inflammation, which is the body's immune system's reaction to an irritant.

The uterine lining cells start to deteriorate and release a lot of inflammatory prostaglandins just before a period starts.

These substances cause the muscular layer to spasm and the blood arteries in the uterus to constrict, which results in excruciating cramps.

The NAMS also advises women to avoid drinking coffee. Caffeine can make blood vessels smaller, causing the uterus to contract and aggravating cramping.

Period pain affects around half of all adult women in the US and the UK, and it is the main reason why teenage girls miss school.

But many people don't ask for it. They turn to over-the-counter medicines instead, although these only work occasionally.

The NAMS looked at peer-reviewed studies examining diet and menstruation discomfort, or dysmenorrhea as it is known medically, to determine which foods make it worse and which can help it disappear.

They came to the conclusion that the best diet was one high in omega-3 fatty acids, probably from oily fish and eggs, and low in processed foods, oil, and sugar.

Dr. Stephanie Faubion, medical director of NAMS, stated: "Since adolescent girls skip the most school due to period pain, it's critical to look into treatments that help reduce the pain.

A pretty easy remedy that could offer them significant relief is something like diet changes.

According to a review of the literature, diets high in meat, sugar, salt, and omega-6 fatty acids lead to inflammation, whereas those high in omega-3 fatty acids have the opposite effect.

Animal products, caffeine, and diets high in omega-6 can speed up these chemical processes, whereas foods high in omega-3 can reduce prostaglandins' inflammatory 

effects.

'Researching the impacts of nutrition on period pain started as a hunt to correct the suffering I personally experienced; I wanted to understand the science behind the association,' said Serah Sannoh, lead author and public health graduate from Rutgers University.

Diet is one of the major contributors to health outcomes that is sometimes ignored, as seen by learning about various foods that influence inflammation, which in turn affects menstruation pain.

I am hopeful that this research can help those who menstruate decrease the discomfort they feel and highlight the significance of holistic treatment choices, the author continued.

The findings will be presented at the NAMS annual meeting, which takes place in Atlanta from October 12 to October 15.

Every month, one to two days of period pain affects more than half of American women.

The discomfort is usually not very bad, but for some women, it can cause several days a month of daily disruption

For some people, the discomfort is accompanied by other symptoms like headaches, dizziness, nausea, and diarrhea.

Bloating, sore breasts, trouble concentrating, mood swings, and exhaustion are additional symptoms that could manifest.

Many women's periods get less painful as they age and may even get better after having a child.

Exercise, administering heat, sleeping, and relaxation are all suggested by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists to relieve cramps.

Walking and swimming are aerobic exercises that help the body produce substances that prevent pain.