It's no secret that everyone's period experience is slightly different, with the lengths of a period and the heaviness of a period varying from person to person.
Another thing that varies massively is the level of pain felt during a period, with some people majorly struggling with cramps and others only having them mildly.
If you are someone who finds yourself in quite a bit of pain during this time of the month, then an expert has shared her top tips for relieving period pain - including an ibuprofen tip you can use before your period even starts to get ahead on tackling pain from menstrual cramps.