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# **period patches for cramps**

**Worth a look**

Shows low returns (0.4%), but soft demand (-13.4% this quarter) keeps it on the watch list.

Market size 54Growth 18Conversion 79Competition 35Returns 98Price range 55Avg price 58Brand share 45Review moat 50Quality gap 70

**Returns**

**Incredible****0.4%**

return rate — above 6% kills the launch gate

**Conversion**

**Great****8.1%**

search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale

**Quality gap**

**Good****4.3★**

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

**Avg price**

**Good****$12.99**

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

**Price range**

**Good****$6.21–$25.72**

cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100

**Market size**

**Good****$370K**

$370K/yr · 352K searches

**Review moat**

**Okay****1,508.88**

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

**Brand share**

**Okay****78%**

top-5 brand share — brands hold most of the demand

**Competition**

**Okay****64%**

top-5 click share — leaders hold, buyers still browse

**Growth**

**Bad****-13.4%**

90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch

## **Competition**

The top 5 products take 64% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.

**Brands**

**13 **▲rising

**Sellers**

**24**

**Top-5 brand share**

**78%**

**Open market**

**16%**

- Midol25% - ThermaCare19% - Rael16% - Pixie Cup12% - CrampCareH7% - FOMIN6% - Open — no brand owns it (7 brands, 16%)

## **Product shelf**

Each bubble is one product — market share against review moat; bubble size tracks estimated sales, color grades how beatable the incumbent looks.

0%10%$37K20%$74K30%$111K40%$148K101001K10K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales

Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)

All 17 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

### **Top sellers**

by 90-day click share

[1![Midol Heat Vibes Menstrual Pain Relief Heat Patches - 6 Count Pack for Period Cramps and Backache](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/419ok5TeNIL.jpg)**Midol Heat Vibes Menstrual Pain Relief Heat Patches - 6 Count Pack for Period Cramps and Backache**Midol**$12.51**4.4★1,801 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09RBGGNC5) [2![ThermaCare Menstrual Heating Pads for Cramps & Back Pain Relief - Adhesive Heat Wraps for Period Pain - Portable Drug-Free Heat Therapy for Daily Comfort & Discreet Wear - Up to 8 Hours - 6 Count](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41nOQ6ShSNL.jpg)**ThermaCare Menstrual Heating Pads for Cramps & Back Pain Relief - Adhesive Heat Wraps for Period Pain - Portable Drug-Free Heat Therapy for Daily Comfort & Discreet Wear - Up to 8 Hours - 6 Count**ThermaCare**$19.71**4.5★4,522 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09LHCN264) [3![Rael Herbal Heating Patches - Period Cramps Ultra Thin Design On The Go Size (8 Count)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41qPuSa3uvL.jpg)**Rael Herbal Heating Patches - Period Cramps Ultra Thin Design On The Go Size (8 Count)**Rael**$12.81**4.2★4,275 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08779MC8X) [4![Rael Herbal Heating Patches - Ultra Thin Design Large Size for Extra Coverage All Skin Types (8 Count)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41VRs4zqCGL.jpg)**Rael Herbal Heating Patches - Ultra Thin Design Large Size for Extra Coverage All Skin Types (8 Count)**Rael**$15.30**4.2★4,275 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09S2Y1G7B) [5![(5 Patches) CrampCareH PMS/Menstrual Cramps Relief Heat Patch with Wide Wings FDA Registered](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31yVAmi77RL.jpg)**(5 Patches) CrampCareH PMS/Menstrual Cramps Relief Heat Patch with Wide Wings FDA Registered**CrampCareH**$10.02**4.2★3,371 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07P6MS95T)

**~~View all top sellers →~~**

### **Newest**

by launch date

[![FOMIN PMS Relief Heat Patches (8 Pack) Air-Activated Self-Heating Cramp Relief Patch Drug-Free Period Pain Relief 8-Hour Portable Menstrual Heating Pad Discreet Wearable Patch for Women](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41uFLzWxmmL.jpg)**FOMIN PMS Relief Heat Patches (8 Pack) Air-Activated Self-Heating Cramp Relief Patch Drug-Free Period Pain Relief 8-Hour Portable Menstrual Heating Pad Discreet Wearable Patch for Women**FOMIN**$9.95**73 rev2mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GKH1235M) [![Pixie Large Period Cramps Menstrual Pain Relief Heat Patches for Feminine Care - Lower Abdominal & Back Ache Therapy - Up to 8 Hours - 3 Count Discreet Disposable Heat Pads](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/418zK20WwgL.jpg)**Pixie Large Period Cramps Menstrual Pain Relief Heat Patches for Feminine Care - Lower Abdominal & Back Ache Therapy - Up to 8 Hours - 3 Count Discreet Disposable Heat Pads**Pixie Cup**$9.60**86 rev8mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F99ZGTJJ) [![Portable Menstrual Pain Relief Heat Patch Adhesive Heat Patches for Period Cramps and Backache Relief Disposable Air Activated Body Warmers - Up to 10 Hours](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ocar8kbDL.jpg)**Portable Menstrual Pain Relief Heat Patch Adhesive Heat Patches for Period Cramps and Backache Relief Disposable Air Activated Body Warmers - Up to 10 Hours**xinjue**$6.21**71 rev9mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPCQ4MKL) [![Pixie Period Cramps Menstrual Pain Relief Heat Patches - Lower Abdominal & Back Soothing Therapy - Natural Alternative to Lidocaine ICY Hot - Up to 8 Hours - 6 Count Discreet Disposable Heat Pads](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/417s0xebgbL.jpg)**Pixie Period Cramps Menstrual Pain Relief Heat Patches - Lower Abdominal & Back Soothing Therapy - Natural Alternative to Lidocaine ICY Hot - Up to 8 Hours - 6 Count Discreet Disposable Heat Pads**Pixie Cup**$9.89**909 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DYK8CMQ1) [![Kind Patches Period Patches - Period Relief Iron Patches with Menthol Camphor and Chamomile - Menstrual Relief with Lavender Essential Oil - 30 Count](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31c8h6GWy2L.jpg)**Kind Patches Period Patches - Period Relief Iron Patches with Menthol Camphor and Chamomile - Menstrual Relief with Lavender Essential Oil - 30 Count**Kind Patches**$14.58**124 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F2VX9MZ5)

**~~View all new products →~~**

### **Trending**

90-day click momentum

[![FOMIN PMS Relief Heat Patches (8 Pack) Air-Activated Self-Heating Cramp Relief Patch Drug-Free Period Pain Relief 8-Hour Portable Menstrual Heating Pad Discreet Wearable Patch for Women](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41uFLzWxmmL.jpg)**FOMIN PMS Relief Heat Patches (8 Pack) Air-Activated Self-Heating Cramp Relief Patch Drug-Free Period Pain Relief 8-Hour Portable Menstrual Heating Pad Discreet Wearable Patch for Women**FOMIN**$9.95**4.3★**▲ 289%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GKH1235M) [![Portable Menstrual Pain Relief Heat Patch Adhesive Heat Patches for Period Cramps and Backache Relief Disposable Air Activated Body Warmers - Up to 10 Hours](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ocar8kbDL.jpg)**Portable Menstrual Pain Relief Heat Patch Adhesive Heat Patches for Period Cramps and Backache Relief Disposable Air Activated Body Warmers - Up to 10 Hours**xinjue**$6.21**4.5★**▲ 71%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPCQ4MKL) [![Pixie Large Period Cramps Menstrual Pain Relief Heat Patches for Feminine Care - Lower Abdominal & Back Ache Therapy - Up to 8 Hours - 3 Count Discreet Disposable Heat Pads](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/418zK20WwgL.jpg)**Pixie Large Period Cramps Menstrual Pain Relief Heat Patches for Feminine Care - Lower Abdominal & Back Ache Therapy - Up to 8 Hours - 3 Count Discreet Disposable Heat Pads**Pixie Cup**$9.60**4.5★**▲ 70%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F99ZGTJJ) [![Cora Heat Relief Patch (6 Patches)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41fXvxXE5kL.jpg)**Cora Heat Relief Patch (6 Patches)**Cora**$13.82**4.5★**▲ 36%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082QSX7K2) [![LILAS Period Cramps Pain Relief Patch 10 Pack | Instant Relief for Menstrual Cramp PMS Endometriosis & PCOS | 12-Hour Comfort | Natural & Vegan Topical Patches | Trusted Formula & Upgraded Design](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Ede8daCdL.jpg)**LILAS Period Cramps Pain Relief Patch 10 Pack | Instant Relief for Menstrual Cramp PMS Endometriosis & PCOS | 12-Hour Comfort | Natural & Vegan Topical Patches | Trusted Formula & Upgraded Design**LILAS**$25.72**4.3★**▲ 31%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07LG7MP6J)

**~~View all trending →~~**

## **Demand & seasonality**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — -13.4% search growth over the last 90 days.

7K5KSpike '24Prime Day '25Spike '25Spike '26 seasonSepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay

No pronounced peak months · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.3×

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Heating Element**7%

*“It heated quickly”*

**Quality-Overall**7%

*“They seem well-made and work”*

**Efficiency**6%

*“effective”*

**Value For Money**6%

*“Good Price”*

**Size-Overall**6%

*“It stays in place and fits perfectly”*

**Comfort-Overall**6%

*“They are comfortable”*

**Ease Of Use**6%

*“Pretty easy to put on”*

**Adhesion/Stickiness**5%

*“Sticks very well”*

**Durability**4%

*“It's pretty durable”*

**Warmth**4%

*“the soothing warmth was greatly appreciated”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Heating**25%

*“Barely warm”*

**Functionality-Overall**11%

*“Didn't work”*

**Adhesion/Stickiness**8%

*“Doesnt stick well”*

**Value For Money**8%

*“Waste of money”*

**Warmth**7%

*“Does not get warm”*

**Heating Element**4%

*“doesnt heat up at all”*

**Size-Overall**4%

*“Because theyre bigger than hot hands”*

**Pain Relief-Overall**2%

*“burnt my back”*

**Allergies**2%

*“Blister”*

**Durability**2%

*“do not last”*

### **Top return reasons **

**Heating**46%

**Functionality-Overall**9%

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**9%

**Value For Money**9%

**Size-Overall**7%

**Adhesion/Stickiness**6%

**Warmth**3%

**Product Condition**2%

**Heating Element**1%

**Comfort-Overall**1%