Treatment of dysmenorrhea

Many female friends will experience dysmenorrhea during menstruation, which is quite common. Some women may even experience nausea and vomiting due to dysmenorrhea. The cause of dysmenorrhea is closely related to the female uterus. When the inner wall of the uterus falls off, the outflow of menstrual blood is hindered, which will cause women to feel abdominal pain. So what are the methods for treating dysmenorrhea?

1. Causes of dysmenorrhea

Menarche, if it is the first menstruation, then this word is related to age. Some are primary dysmenorrhea, and there can be some obvious correlation. Menstruation is related to fatigue, stress, colds and allergies. For women, the health of the genitals during menstruation, pregnancy, and postpartum period has not received enough attention. For example, the beginning of sexual life too early and having many sexual partners can cause inflammation.

If you have had more than two artificial abortions or uterine cavity surgery, this may cause adhesion inflammation. Some women use contraceptive rings placed in the uterus to prevent pregnancy, which increases the production of prostaglandins (PG) in the endometrial tissue, leading to increased dysmenorrhea. If women smoke, that is, they can develop dysmenorrhea, and the general severity of dysmenorrhea tends to increase with the amount of smoking. The reason is that smoking causes vasoconstriction, hormones cause ischemia and then pain.

2. The harm of dysmenorrhea

The abdominal pain before and after the study or work period is unbearable, accompanied by low back pain, cold sweat, cold limbs, fatigue, restlessness, seriously affecting work, study and daily life, and bed rest is required. Uterine abnormalities can reduce the number of surface cells and secretions, causing vaginal atrophy, dryness, and discomfort, and produce painful sexual dissatisfaction.

3. Treatment of dysmenorrhea

Psychological treatment for dysmenorrhea. General treatment focuses on psychological therapy and makes it clear that mild menstrual discomfort is a physiological reaction. Pain should not be used as a reason to use morphine or other unnecessary drugs. If the pain is severe, painkillers, sedatives, and antispasmodics can be used appropriately.

Medication to treat dysmenorrhea. Oral contraceptives can suppress ovulation in women with dysmenorrhea. The efficacy is over 90%. Contraceptive pills inhibit endometrial growth and reduce menstrual volume. Drugs inhibit ovulation and lack of corpus luteum, while progesterone is necessary for the biosynthesis of prostaglandins, thereby reducing the concentration of prostaglandins in menstrual blood. Unmarried girls can use estrogen and progesterone sequential therapy, or take progesterone orally 7-10 days before to relieve symptoms.

Acupuncture for dysmenorrhea. The key points of acupuncture are the Qihai, Hegu, Sanyinjiao, Guanyuan and Zusanli points. Acupuncture for dysmenorrhea is also a good way to treat dysmenorrhea.