Birth control pills did nothing to help me. Heck I even got pregnant on them. I wouldnt trust them at all. Midol helped me with cramps and also( I know this sounds gross but use a tampon if you can) and lay in a tub of hot water for a bit. Really helps relax you. Also laying on my stomach helped too. I know it sounds weird, but it did something to calm the cramping down. Hope this helps a bit. Thank goodness I dont have to worry about any of this anymore lol.. TGFH!!!! Uhhhh thats Thank God For Hysterectomies!!!!!!! LOL