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Acupuncture is more effective than drugs and herbal medicines at beating menstrual cramps. Half of young women suffer from monthly abdominal pain, with many using painkillers and heat pads to fight it. But a study published in the journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology found acupuncture was best at easing symptoms. Experts believe it boosts the production of endorphins and serotonin, which improve the feeling of well being.