What to do if you have dysmenorrhea or scanty menstruation

Dysmenorrhea and scanty menstruation are two problems that often trouble female friends. Dysmenorrhea is not a serious disease, but the pain can be fatal. Dysmenorrhea not only causes physical and mental torture to women, but also seriously affects their work and life. The problem of scanty menstrual flow should not be taken lightly either, as it is a reaction to insufficient Qi and blood in female friends. So, why do dysmenorrhea and scanty menstruation occur? And what can be done to relieve them?

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that dysmenorrhea and scanty menstruation are caused by poor circulation of Qi and blood or Qi and blood deficiency. Common clinical symptoms include qi stagnation and blood stasis, cold stagnation in the uterus, qi and blood deficiency, and dampness and heat. Patients can use donkey-hide gelatin and Huangjing pills to replenish qi and blood, nourish the liver and kidneys, regulate endocrine, and promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis. They should also pay attention to their diet to achieve better preventive and therapeutic effects. Patients with dysmenorrhea and scanty menstruation should eat light and easily digestible food within 3 to 5 days before menstruation. Drink more foods that are easy to digest and absorb, and avoid eating raw and cold foods, because raw and cold foods can stimulate the contraction of the uterus and fallopian tubes. Thereby inducing or aggravating dysmenorrhea and exacerbating the symptoms of scanty menstruation. Like chili peppers, raw onions, raw garlic, pepper, strong liquor, etc. You can eat some sour foods such as sauerkraut, vinegar, etc. Sour foods can relieve pain. Keep bowel movements regular. Eat more honey, bananas, celery, sweet potatoes, etc. as much as possible. Constipation can induce dysmenorrhea and increase pain. Wine has a stimulating effect on the human body because it contains ethanol. For those who suffer from dysmenorrhea caused by depression, drinking some wine at the right time can help relieve emotions, soothe the liver and relieve boredom, and make the Qi flow smoothly. In addition, wine tastes pungent, sweet and warm in nature. Pungent can dispersing and promoting circulation, and can dispel cold and dampness, and promote blood circulation and menstruation for dysmenorrhea caused by cold and dampness stagnation; sweet and warm can nourish and relieve, and can warm the yang, replenish the blood, and relieve acute and painful periods for dysmenorrhea caused by deficiency of qi and blood.

In addition to using donkey-hide gelatin and Huangjing pills for internal regulation, patients with dysmenorrhea and scanty menstruation should diversify their diet and avoid being picky eaters. They should also regularly eat vegetables and fruits that have the effect of regulating qi and activating blood circulation, such as shepherd's purse, orchid root, coriander, carrots, oranges, bergamot, ginger, etc. People who are weak and have insufficient qi and blood should eat foods that replenish qi, blood, liver and kidneys regularly, such as chicken, duck, fish, eggs, milk, animal liver and kidneys, fish, beans, etc. These can help you recover health as soon as possible.

The above is some knowledge about dysmenorrhea and scanty menstruation. I hope it will be helpful to female friends who are troubled by these two problems. In addition, female friends should pay attention to maintaining a regular work and rest habit, try not to stay up late, and exercise more often to help the blood flow smoothly. In addition, it is also very necessary to maintain a good attitude during menstruation.