What are the painkillers for menstruation?

Many women take medication to relieve the symptoms of dysmenorrhea during their menstrual period, but frequent medication for dysmenorrhea can cause the body to become dependent on the medication, and the medication will not have the effect of relieving pain the next time you take it. The painkillers that women take during menstruation include non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen and aspirin, but it is best for women not to take medicine casually during menstruation. Pain can be relieved by massaging the abdomen and applying hot compresses.

The commonly used analgesics are mainly divided into the following categories:

The first category is non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, representative drugs include aspirin, ibuprofen, indomethacin, etc. This type of medicine may cause gastric bleeding, so it is not suitable for patients with severe stomach problems.

The second category is central analgesics represented by tramadol. This type of drug has less irritation to the gastrointestinal tract and is non-addictive. It can be used by patients who cannot tolerate non-steroidal drugs. However, its analgesic effect is relatively strong and it can only be used as a second-line drug.

The third category is the familiar opioid painkillers, such as pethidine, morphine, etc. This type of drug has a powerful analgesic effect and is highly addictive, so it is only used to relieve pain in patients with advanced cancer.

The above medicines can quickly resolve the pain of dysmenorrhea. In addition to Western medicine, Chinese medicine such as Siwu Decoction and Fukebao Granules can also be used to regulate the body and relieve pain. The editor recommends that friends choose the painkillers that suit them according to their physical conditions and under the guidance of a doctor.

Finally, the editor would like to say that dysmenorrhea is generally caused by too much cold in the body, and the pharmacology of painkillers is a kind of anesthesia. Taking them frequently is not only bad for the body, but also causes dependence, which is very troublesome! You can take Yuanhu granules or drink some brown sugar water to avoid catching cold. If your stomach hurts, use a hot water bag.