In the late 19th century (beginning about 1858 with the construction of prototypes by the British and French navies), the armoured frigate was a type of ironclad warship that for a time was the most powerful type of vessel afloat.
Try the following home treatment to help manage your menstrual cramps: 1  Use heat, such as hot water bottles, heating pads, or hot baths, to relax tense muscles and relieve cramping. 2  Drink herbal teas, such as chamomile, mint, raspberry, and blackberry, which may help soothe tense muscles and anxious moods. 3  Exercise.
At the beginning of your period, your body's prostaglandin level is higher than usual. Generally, the higher the levels of prostaglandins, the more menstrual pain. If a woman does not ovulate, and some months you don't, it is likely that she won't get cramps during her period. For this reason, physicians often prescribe oral contraceptives or a contraceptive patch to ease painful periods.