To speed the healing, you can: 1  Rest the leg. Avoid putting weight on the leg as best you can. 2  Ice your leg to reduce pain and swelling. Do it for 20-30 minutes every three to four hours for two to three days, or until the pain is gone. 3  Compress your leg. Use an elastic bandage around the leg to keep down swelling.
Menstrual cramps are caused by uterine contractions (when the muscles in the uterus tighten and relax allowing blood to leave the uterus). The lining of the uterus releases special chemicals called âprostaglandins.â These substances can increase the strength of the contractions, especially if the levels rise.
Another reason why women experience mood swings during periods is stress. Women these days have to take care of both work and home. During menstruation, more stress is added to her life, if she is experiencing premenstrual syndrome symptoms, such as body aches, cramping, etc., thus, causing mood swings.