To quickly alleviate menstrual cramps, one can opt for heat therapy. This is because menstrual pain is often due to contractions and spasms of the uterine smooth muscles, so heat therapy can quickly relieve these spasms. You can choose to use a hot water bottle or a heating pad on your abdomen, or soak your feet in warm water, or use other various physical therapy methods. Drinking some hot water can also be quite effective for some people. In more severe cases, taking pain medication to help relieve the symptoms of menstrual pain is an option, but it is essential to rule out other causes of pain such as ectopic pregnancy. (The use of medication should be under the guidance of a professional doctor.)