One effective way to relieve menstrual pain is to take ibuprofen and aspirin to help with the pain. However, ibuprofen and aspirin are not intended for those who have a history of asthma, kidney or liver disease. Ibuprofen and aspirin are also prohibited for consumption under the age of 16. Another medicine that can also be taken to treat menstrual pain is paracetamol but research shows that paracetamol does not reduce pain like ibuprofen or aspirin.