Scientists have proved that grannies really do know best.
The research is welcomed by the millions of women who endure debilitating period pains, leaving them bedridden.
The pain can affect some women's lives, relationships and careers . A tenth of British women regularly take time of work due to period pains.
It may be the advice our grannies gave us, yes hot water bottles are able to ease period pains . With one in five women complaining that the pain renders them unable to concentrate on their jobs , many of us are pretty poorly when we have our periods .
University College London scientists have discovered that heat treatment works successfully as it blocks messages of pain to the brain .
Menstrual period pain happens due to a short term reduction in blood flow to organs, resulting in local tissue damage and setting of pain receptors. A quarter of women also get mild depression when on their periods.
Some low level stick on patches are available across the counter to help alleviate the pain.
