Why do I have abdominal pain during menstruation?

Every woman loves and hates her period. She can't live without it, but it's painful and unbearable to have it. Most women suffer from pain every time they have their period. Some are even in so much pain that they cannot get out of bed, let alone work or study. Menstrual pain has a particularly great impact on women. So, why do we have stomach pain during menstruation? Does it harm women's bodies? Here we will tell you the reasons and some measures to alleviate it.

Dysmenorrhea can be divided into primary dysmenorrhea and secondary dysmenorrhea. Primary dysmenorrhea refers to abdominal pain that occurs from the beginning of menstruation, while secondary dysmenorrhea refers to abdominal pain during menstruation that occurs after several years or more than ten years of menstruation. The causes of the two dysmenorrhea are different. The causes of primary dysmenorrhea are narrow uterine cervix, uterine hypoplasia, or large pieces of endometrium in menstrual blood. The latter is called membranous dysmenorrhea. Sometimes blood clots in menstrual blood can also cause lower abdominal pain. The causes of secondary dysmenorrhea are mostly caused by diseases, such as endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, pelvic congestion, etc. In recent years, it has been found that when the endometrium synthesizes more prostaglandins, it can also cause dysmenorrhea. Therefore, it is necessary to determine the cause of dysmenorrhea through examination and then treat it according to the cause.

Dysmenorrhea is always inevitable, and slight menstrual swelling and pain are common in most women. It's generally not a big deal. However, if some women’s pain affects their normal life, it may be caused by some disease. In serious cases, they need to go to the hospital for treatment to avoid serious consequences. Why do you have abdominal pain during menstruation? Everyone’s situation is different. You need to analyze your own situation specifically.