How do you usually cope with dysmenorrhea?

Before pregnant, I get menstrual cramps during my period everytime. What I did was to drink hot beverage and using hot compression pack on my lower tummy to ease the cramp. When the pain is unbearable, I will take pink panadol which is meant for menstrual pain to ease my pain. If it is non-working day, I will just rest and lie on my bed as much as possible. Also, drink alot of warm fluid throughout the day will help too.