How to relieve the pain when my period comes

Many women have or have suffered from dysmenorrhea. Some people develop habitual dysmenorrhea due to catching a cold during their previous menstrual period, such as swimming or washing dishes in cold water. Some women begin to feel discomfort in the lower abdomen a few days before their period. Most people feel extreme pain and heaviness in the lower abdomen on the 1st or 2nd day of their period, sometimes accompanied by lower back pain. So, how to relieve pain during menstruation?

1. Concept

Dysmenorrhea refers to lower abdominal pain and distension before, during, or after menstruation, accompanied by back pain or other discomfort, and the symptoms seriously affect the quality of life. Dysmenorrhea is divided into two categories: primary dysmenorrhea and secondary dysmenorrhea. Primary dysmenorrhea refers to dysmenorrhea without organic lesions of the reproductive organs; secondary dysmenorrhea refers to dysmenorrhea caused by organic pelvic diseases, such as endometriosis.

2. 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.

3. Treatment of dysmenorrhea

1. Moxibustion: Select acupoints such as Sanyinjiao and Zusanli, and hang the moxa stick at a height of about 3 cm from the acupoints to make the local area warm without burning pain. Massage each acupoint for about 10-15 minutes, until a blush appears on the skin.

2. Massage method: Rub the palms of the patient together until they become warm, and massage the lower abdomen below the navel in a clockwise direction for about 200 times. Or press and rub the Zusanli and Sanyinjiao points for 1 minute each.

3. Hot compress: Hot compress on the lower abdomen can help relieve uterine spasms, promote blood circulation in the abdomen, and relieve dysmenorrhea. If you use heated Chinese medicine for hot compress, the effects of promoting blood circulation, activating meridians, promoting qi and relieving pain will be better.

4. Traditional Chinese medicine prescription for treating dysmenorrhea: Qi and blood deficiency type: mutton stewed with angelica and astragalus. 50 grams of angelica, 500 grams of mutton, and 30 grams of astragalus are stewed together. Eat the meat and drink the soup.

5. Chinese medicine prescription 2 for treating dysmenorrhea: Qi stagnation and blood stasis type: boiled eggs with motherwort, 30 grams of motherwort and 2 eggs. Add motherwort and eggs to water and cook together. After the eggs are cooked, peel them and cook for a while. Remove the residue and eat the eggs and drink the soup. Take once a day for 3 to 5 days.

6. Traditional Chinese medicine prescription for treating dysmenorrhea three: Cold stagnation and blood stasis type: ginger and brown sugar tea. Ginger and brown sugar tea: 15 grams of ginger and appropriate amount of brown sugar. Brew with boiling water and drink as tea.

4. 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. During menstruation, you should try to avoid unnecessary gynecological examinations and various surgeries to prevent bacterial ascending infection.