WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for February, 2003: Re: menstrual cramp and chocolate

Re: menstrual cramp and chocolate

From: anonymous@obgyn.net
Thu, 20 Feb 2003 13:44:39 -0600 (CST)

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My mother and I have the same problem, as do some of my friends. I have found that for many women caffeine induces cramps, or makes them worse. While coffee is the absolute worst, the caffeine in chocolate has a similar effect. My dr. told me that this is NOT a coincidence, but acutally quite common. If I am really craving chocolate while on my period, I try to just have one small peice, and usually it doesnt affect my cramps too much.

At Thu, 20 Feb 2003, Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. wrote: >
>At Thu, 20 Feb 2003, Jean wrote:
>>
>>This may be a stupid question, but I wonder if there is connection
>>between menstrual pain and diet. I feel that I have worse pain when I
>>eat more chocolate and sweets during the cycle. Is this just a
>>coincidence or does certain food makes pain worse? Thank you
>
>Just a coincidence.
>
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>Alicia M. Lapidus M.D.
>Director Obgyn.net Latina
>Chief of Staff Obstetrics, Hospital J. A. Fernández
>Buenos Aires
>Argentina
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