How to get rid of Pre-Menstrual Cramps? Every woman menstruates after reaching puberty. The bloating, cramping, and general crabbiness strikes nearly every woman before or during the menstrual cycle. Though there is no cure for premenstrual cramps, still, a number of lifestyle changes and treatments can help you out in cutting down the discomfort. More than 85% of woman have reported the cramps before menstruation and believe me, they cause a great discomfort.