Article: There are two types of cramping: primary dysmenorrhea and secondary dysmenorrhea. Primary dysmenorrhea is more common and less serious than secondary dysmenorrhea, though both kinds of cramping can cause severe pain. You can talk to your doctor about pain relief for both kinds of cramping, but if you think you are experiencing secondary dysmenorrhea you will require medical treatment and should talk to your doctor as soon as possible.  Primary dysmenorrhea is more common and is caused simply by the hormones and hormone-like substances released during a menstrual cycle. Prostaglandins help the uterus shed its lining, but can also be overproduced by the body. When overproduced, prostaglandins can restrict blood flow to the uterus, causing pain. Primary dysmenorrhea can be experienced by any menstruating woman or girl, and usually starts a few days before a period begins and subsides when the period is over. Secondary dysmenorrhea, however, is caused by another underlying health issue, such as endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, a sexually transmitted infection, problems with an intrauterine device (or IUD), or fibroids. Secondary dysmenorrhea is more serious, and usually affects women who have been menstruating for several years. Secondary dysmenorrhea can also cause pain even when a woman is not experiencing pre-menstrual syndrome or menstruation.  If your cramps are due to endometriosis or fibroids, surgery might be necessary to eliminate your pain. If your cramps are due to pelvic inflammatory disease, you might need prescription antibiotics. If in addition to your cramps you experience other symptoms, you will have to talk to a doctor right away. These might be signals of something more serious than regular cramping:   A change in your vaginal discharge Fever Sudden and sharp pains when your period is late You had an IUD inserted over several months ago and are still cramping You think you might be pregnant Your pain doesn't go away when your period is finished You should also talk to your doctor if you aren't experiencing any pain relief after making recommended changes. Your doctor might want to perform an ultrasound or laparoscopy exam to make sure you don't have cysts, infection, or other chronic health problem. Hormonal birth control of any kind (patch, ring, pill, shot) can reduce symptoms. Low-dose birth control helps reduce the production of prostaglandins, which reduces menstrual cramping. Birth control is one of the most common and recommended methods of reducing cramping medically.  Hormonal birth control can cause side effects, such as deep vein thrombosis, acne, breast tenderness, and increased blood pressure. Birth control pills are, however, much safer now than birth control pills of the past, and many of the risks are very slight. Discuss any potential risks with your doctor. Even if you stop taking birth control pills after 6-12 months of use, you might still experience pain relief. Many women report a reduction in cramps even after discontinuing use of hormonal birth control.  Intrauterine devices (IUDs) that contain hormones, such as Mirena, can also help treat severe cramping.  Some hormonal forms of birth control also reduce the frequency of periods, so that women might only have 4 periods instead of 12 per year, and others may not experience periods at all. These types are known as continuous birth control pills, and many doctors assure that they are just as safe as other forms of hormonal birth control. Reducing the frequency of menstruation could reduce the frequency of painful cramping. While it is generally recommended that you try over-the-counter pain relievers first, it is possible that they will not be effective for you. Discuss the possibility of trying a prescription painkiller, such as mefenamic acid, with your doctor.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Determine what kind of cramping you are experiencing. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience worrying symptoms. Ask your doctor for a prescription for birth control. Ask your doctor for a prescription pain reliever if over-the-counter medications are not working.

Problem: Article: You should use pepper-spray on an intruder only if you will be able to escape after doing so. The fumes can be overwhelming, and you don't want to be trapped in a room with them. While it's generally recommended that you try to escape or cooperate with an intruder, you may be forced to defend yourself. If you need to fight, you should fight to incapacitate the intruder so that you can escape.  Aim for the groin, neck, face (eyes, nose, mouth) or knees.  Where you should hit the attacker will depend on where the intruder is positioned near you. If he's not standing right next to you, for example, then try to kick his knees (hard and fast), rather than moving closer to strike him in the neck. Hold your dominant hand open and flat, with your fingers straight and close together, and your thumb out. Then forcefully jab your hand into the intruder's neck. You may also be able to incapacitate the intruder by making a forceful upward thrust with the heel of your palm into his nose. You may also be able to throw your elbow up into the intruder's neck, face, groin, or even stomach. Use your leverage, and throw your body weight into it. While you can attempt to gouge your attacker's eyes or nose with your hands, scan the room quickly to see if you can use something else as a weapon. For example, it's a good idea to keep a pen or your car keys near your bed. If you're woken before you can make it to your safe room or grab another more suitable weapon, you may still be able to inflict serious damage with these items. While you may be forced into a physical confrontation with the intruder, take the first opportunity to flee. Make as much noise as possible, in the hopes that you'll alert a neighbor or a passerby to your situation.
Summary: Decide whether to use pepper-spray. Aim to incapacitate. Inflict damage with your hands. Use your elbows. Use common objects as weapons. Run as soon as you are able.

Steam is recommended by estheticians for opening up the pores to clean them out.  Cleaning out your pores can help to minimize their appearance. Steam is a cheap and all natural way to minimize your pores. You can add herbs and scented oils for a nice scented steam bath. Spas often use steam baths as a treatment for large pores before a facial. You will want the water to be hot enough to steam.  Heat a larger pot of water to make sure you have enough for a steam bath. Make sure it is hot enough for steam, or else this method won't work very well. Take the water off of the heat once it is steaming. You use many different herbs or spices, depending on your preference.  Estheticians recommend basil, mint, rosemary, and lavender for a relaxing scent. If you prefer other herbs or spices, you can use these as well. You could also try adding orange peels or lemon peels the water for more scent. The towel will help to trap any steam.  Let this sit for 5 minutes. The sit time will help your herbs to steep and will allow steam to build up. Don't let the bowl sit too long or the water will cool too much and you might lose steam. Slowly move your face over the steam.  Do this for 10-15 minutes, inhaling the aromatic scent. This will allow the steam to bring oxygen and moisture to your face. The moisture and oxygen from the steam will help to open your pores for cleaning. This will allow you to wash off any oils or debris released from your pores during the steam bath.  Don't use water that is too hot or too cold. Pat your face dry with a clean, dry towel. Avoid using any lotions or oily products on your skin after this steam bath, as they may re-clog your pores.
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Consider using a steam bath. Heat up some water in a kettle or pot on the stove. Add dried rose petals, scented herbs, or essential oils to the water. Cover the bowl of water with the herbs in it with a towel. Take the towel off the bowl. Rinse your face with tepid water.