How to treat dysmenorrhea in children

Many girls have the problem of dysmenorrhea when their menstruation just starts. If girls have this phenomenon, it is probably a symptom caused by primary dysmenorrhea. Of course, if you want to completely solve the problem of dysmenorrhea, you need to use certain methods to treat it. The treatment methods are divided into general treatment and drug treatment. Next, I will introduce to you the causes, treatments and prevention methods of dysmenorrhea in girls!

1. Causes

1. The occurrence of primary dysmenorrhea is mainly related to the increase in endometrial prostaglandin content during menstruation. Elevated PGF2α levels are the main cause of dysmenorrhea. High levels of PGF2α can cause excessive contraction of uterine smooth muscle and vascular spasm, resulting in uterine ischemia and hypoxia and dysmenorrhea.

2. Increase in substances such as vasopressin, endogenous oxytocin and β-endorphin.

3. Mental and neurological factors.

4. Secondary pain is often caused by endometriosis, adenomyosis, etc.

II. Treatment

Dysmenorrhea is a common symptom among women. Dysmenorrhea before marriage will naturally disappear when you are older, especially after marriage and childbirth, and there is no need for treatment. Except in individual cases. However, if the pain of dysmenorrhea lasts for more than 3 days and affects one's life, treatment should be given. The treatment of primary dysmenorrhea is mainly symptomatic treatment, with analgesia and sedation as the main focus.

1. General treatment

(1) Pay attention to psychological treatment and eliminate tension and worries.

(2) Get enough rest and sleep, exercise regularly and moderately, and quit smoking.

(3) When the pain is unbearable, supplement with medication.

2. Medication

(1) For dysmenorrhea caused by adenomyosis in women who do not desire pregnancy, Mirena is the first choice.

(2) Oral contraceptives are suitable for women with dysmenorrhea who require contraception, with an effectiveness rate of over 90%.

(3) Over-the-counter drugs: p-vinylaminophenol, p-vinylaminophenol plus pamabrom, and vinyl salicylic acid (aspirin).

3. Prevention

1. Keep warm during menstruation to avoid catching cold and menstrual cold.

2. Avoid cold drinks and cold foods during menstruation. Swimming, tub bathing and cold water bathing are prohibited during menstruation.

3. Keep the vagina clean and maintain hygiene during menstruation.

4. Regulate your emotions, keep your mind relaxed, and eliminate fear.

5. If severe dysmenorrhea or even fainting occurs, you should keep warm first and then take antispasmodics and analgesics.

6. Drink more hot milk. For example, drinking a glass of hot milk with a spoonful of honey before going to bed every night can relieve dysmenorrhea.

7. Practicing yoga, bending over, relaxing and other movements can relax muscles and nerves, and improving physical fitness can help improve menstrual pain.

8. Actively and correctly examine and treat gynecological diseases. Try to avoid unnecessary gynecological examinations and various surgeries during menstruation to prevent bacterial ascending infection. If you suffer from gynecological diseases, you should actively seek treatment to eliminate the hidden dangers that cause dysmenorrhea.