Please choose the correct ending to complete the given sentence: Health: [header] How to reduce menstrual cramps [title] Take over the counter medication. [step] Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (nsaids) such as ibuprofen or naproxen are the first-line medicines for painful menstrual cramping. Nsaids work by blocking the contractions that cause cramps.

Ending1: The pain is released with as few side effects as possible. However, corticosteroids are generally not an effective treatment, as they cannot be cured. Ending2: Certain forms of pain can be relieved with either over the counter pain relief medication (ibuprofen) or over the counter pain relievers. Nsaids include : [substeps] Aspirin. Ending3: Ibuprofen is the most common of the two. You can take 400-600 mg of ibuprofen every 4-6 hours or 800 mg every 8 hours with a maximum dose of 2400 mg daily. Ending4: Taking nsaids or a similar prescription and over the counter medication ensures that the pain you'll experience during your cramps pass and the pain is localized. [substeps] If your cramps are severe and it becomes progressively worse, stop taking nsaids altogether.

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