Why does menstruation cause stomach pain?

Nowadays, with the development of society, women are under increasing pressure. Some women have a bad lifestyle and do not pay attention to their diet, which causes menstrual pain every time they have their menstruation. So, why do women have abdominal pain during menstruation? What is the cause of menstrual pain? How to relieve dysmenorrhea? Let's learn about it together.

Why do I have stomachache during my period?

1. Narrow cervical canal: Narrow cervical canal in women will cause menstrual flow to be irregular and cause pain, that is, dysmenorrhea.

2. Uterine hypoplasia: Uterine hypoplasia can cause abnormal blood supply, leading to ischemia and lack of oxygen in the uterus, causing uterine muscle spasms and contraction, and then causing menstrual pain.

3. Gynecological diseases: such as endometriosis and pelvic inflammatory disease, which can affect menstrual flow and cause menstrual pain.

4. Contraceptive tools: If there are contraceptive tools in the body, especially IUDs, it often aggravates the degree of menstrual pain.

5. Excessive work pressure: The mind is in a state of tension and anxiety, and seems to be more sensitive to pain.

6. Eating cold food: Eating cold food will stimulate the uterus to contract excessively, affecting the normal discharge of menstruation, and causing menstrual pain.

7. Irregular work and rest schedule: Irregular work and rest schedule in terms of food, clothing, housing, transportation, and daily life can easily lead to endocrine imbalance, which is often manifested as irregular menstruation and menstrual pain.

Massage techniques to relieve menstrual cramps

Dysmenorrhea is the most common menstrual disease among women, and is more common among single women. Therefore, many women seek ways to relieve dysmenorrhea. So what are the massage techniques for relieving dysmenorrhea?

1. Massage the lower abdomen (improve blood circulation in the lower abdomen, promote blood circulation in the lower abdomen, and have the effect of relieving pain and regulating menstruation)

Location: The lower abdomen from the navel to the middle of the reproductive organs, with the upper and lower anterior superior iliac spines as the boundary on both sides.

Massage technique: Put your hands together and place them in the middle of your lower abdomen, press your abdomen tightly, and massage your abdomen slowly at a frequency of about 10 times per minute, until you feel wind in your lower abdomen. A total of 5 minutes of practical operation.

2. Rub the lower abdomen obliquely (it has the effect of soothing the liver and regulating qi, relieving pain and regulating menstruation)

Location: The lower abdomen from the outer edge of the ribs on both sides to the middle of the ilium.

Massage technique: Place both hands on the lower abdomen, rub diagonally from the back to the front, towards the reproductive organs. There is no need to rub back and forth, keep the direction consistent and rub until it becomes warm. A total of 5 minutes of practical operation.

3. Press and knead the uterus (stimulating the uterus point is a direct conditioning technique for the female genitals, with obvious effects, and has the effects of promoting blood circulation, removing blood stasis, regulating qi and relieving pain)

Location: The uterus point is located in the lower abdomen, in the middle of the horizontal palm below the navel (4 inches below the navel). This acupoint is located at a point four horizontal fingers apart from the top and bottom (3 inches away from the center line).

Massage technique: Use the ring fingers and middle thumbs of both hands to gently press the uterine points on both sides, apply a little pressure, and knead slowly until you feel soreness. Perform it for 5 minutes, and it is best when you feel wind in the abdomen.