atrocities. 1  1 : a shockingly bad or atrocious act, object, or situation the atrocities of war. 2  2 : the quality or state of being atrocious â¦ the paralysing atrocity of the thought which occupied her. â Joseph Conrad.
Drugs called triptans that are used to treat migraines and cluster headaches can also treat menstrual migraines. They shrink blood vessels and fight pain. You'll probably need to take medicine 1 to 2 days before your period starts until it's over. Some women need to take both a triptan and an NSAID.
1 Non-drug treatments for menstrual cramps include adequate rest and sleep, regular exercise (especially walking), and smoking cessation.  Menstrual cramps are not the same as the symptoms experienced due to premenstrual syndrome (PMS), although the symptoms of both disorders can sometimes be experienced together.