Period pains at night are exactly the same kind of cramps you get in the day, but when you’re trying to sleep they can be a bit more annoying! Try the tried and true remedies of heat packs, hot water bottles or medications designed specifically for menstrual pain and cramping. Your pharmacist will be able to talk you through the options. If your cramps seem to come on worse at night, be prepared – take your medication a good half an hour before you hit the sack.