Ways to relieve menstrual cramps include physical therapy, moxibustion, you can take medication, you can drink brown sugar water, and you can massage, all of which can relieve menstrual cramps. If you can relieve dysmenorrhea by the above methods when you have your period, go to the hospital as soon as possible after your period clears to find out the cause of dysmenorrhea and give treatment according to the cause. There are primary dysmenorrhea and secondary dysmenorrhea. Primary dysmenorrhea is dysmenorrhea caused by contraction of the smooth muscle of the uterus due to shedding of the uterine lining and secretion of prostaglandins, in the absence of other diseases. Secondary dysmenorrhea may be caused by inflammation, endometriosis, malformation of the uterus or other reasons, so it is recommended to find out the cause before giving treatment.