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.
Jacek Chabraszewski/iStock/Getty Images. Menstrual cramps occur in girls and women who are experiencing monthly periods. Some women experience pain as their uterus begins to contract and get rid of the excess tissue that is inside of it. During menstruation, the body releases prostaglandinsâhormones that induce uterine contractionsâthat can lead to cramping.