Menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea) are throbbing or cramping pains in the lower abdomen. Many women have menstrual cramps just before and during their periods. For some women, the discomfort is merely annoying while for others menstrual cramps can be severe enough to interfere with everyday activities and disrupt normal life every month.
The use of heat is recommended to soothe and relieve discomfort associated with period cramps. Percutane is the hot water bottle that fits in your handbag and keeps working all day to provide warming relief. The superhero ingredient in Percutane is capsaicin derived from hot chili peppers. The dual action of capsaicin delivers a deep warming effect directly to the abdomen as well as inhibiting ‘substance P’, a neurotransmitter that sends pain signals to the brain.
As the pain relieving action of capsaicin is cumulative, it needs to be used regularly (little and often) for best results.
