7 reasons for lower abdominal pain in women

There are many reasons for lower abdominal pain in women. It may be a normal physiological reaction, as menstruation and ovulation can cause lower abdominal pain in women. Abnormal reactions are due to acute inflammation and gynecological diseases, which are also the main factors causing lower abdominal pain in women. It is caused by women not paying attention to vaginal hygiene, so women need to develop good hygiene habits.

1. Lower abdominal pain caused by acute inflammation: including acute endometritis, acute salpingo-oophoritis, pelvic peritonitis and acute pelvic cellulitis. It is also seen in sexually transmitted diseases such as gonorrhea. This type of sexually transmitted disease includes gonococcal infection and chlamydia infection, which often recur and can cause fallopian tube pyosalpinx in severe cases.

2. Non-inflammatory lower abdominal pain: common causes include ectopic pregnancy, ovarian tumor pedicle torsion and rupture. 1. Intra-abdominal bleeding caused by ectopic pregnancy. The pain symptoms vary depending on the amount and speed of bleeding. 2. Ovarian tumor pedicle torsion. When the pedicle of an ovarian tumor twists, pain suddenly occurs on one side of the lower abdomen and is persistent colic, often accompanied by nausea and vomiting. In addition, ovarian cysts may rupture, and the contents of the ruptured cysts may irritate the peritoneum and cause pain.

3. Acute lower abdominal pain caused by other reasons: Acute lower abdominal pain may occur when uterine perforation occurs during artificial abortion or IUD. Ovarian endometrial cysts (chocolate cysts) may grow larger and rupture during menstruation, and the cyst contents may irritate the peritoneum and cause severe abdominal pain.

4. Chronic lower abdominal pain: There are many causes, and it is often accompanied by lumbar pain and increased vaginal discharge. It is common in chronic inflammation of the reproductive organs, endometriosis, adenomyosis, pelvic congestion and psychological pelvic pain.

5. Chronic inflammation of the genitals: Women suffer from long-term lumbar pain and lower abdominal pain, which worsens after sex and during menstruation. It is often accompanied by increased leucorrhea, which is mostly caused by chronic cervicitis. If you experience long-term lower abdominal distension, pain, and lumbar pain that worsens after fatigue, sex, or before and after menstruation, and are often accompanied by menstrual disorders and fatigue, it is mostly caused by chronic pelvic inflammation.

6. Dysmenorrhea: There are two types: primary dysmenorrhea and secondary dysmenorrhea. Primary pain often occurs in adolescent girls for unclear reasons. It usually heals itself as you age or after getting married and having children. Common causes of secondary pain are endometriosis and adenomyosis.

7. Tumor pain: When gynecological malignant tumors develop to the late stage, unbearable and persistent pain may occur. Lower abdominal pain is often accompanied by lumbar pain, and the pain often radiates to the lower limbs.

What to do if women have lower abdominal pain

1. Menstrual health care:

Some women not only experience abdominal distension before their period, but this uncomfortable symptom is still not eliminated after their period. For these women, it is necessary to take good care of their health during menstruation. For example, if women do not pay attention to developing good hygiene habits during menstruation, it will lead to bacterial infection and serious gynecological diseases. In addition, special attention should be paid to prohibiting sexual intercourse during menstruation to avoid bacterial invasion. At the same time, you should also pay attention to preventing colds during menstruation. The prevention methods are very simple, such as paying more attention to proper rest and ensuring adequate sleep, and you should also pay attention to strengthening nutrition. These are all effective ways to prevent lower abdominal discomfort during menstruation.

2. Psychological care:

The reason why many women often experience abdominal distension during menstruation has a lot to do with bad mood. If you are angry or depressed during menstruation, you will experience abdominal distension. Therefore, experts remind women to regulate their negative emotions during menstruation, and family members and husbands should care about and understand women’s discomfort and fear. At the same time, women should also understand that the physiological reactions during menstruation, lower abdominal distension and mild back pain are all normal phenomena, and they should not worry blindly. Some women also experience dysmenorrhea during menstruation. It is more important to ensure adequate rest at this time. In addition, Hague should pay attention to eating more warm food to promote the smooth flow of qi and blood.

3. Hot compress relief:

If the lower abdominal distension is not obvious, women can use hot compresses to effectively relieve the symptoms of abdominal distension. Especially when there is local distension in the lower abdomen, the effect of hot compress is more obvious. The method is actually very simple. You only need to soak a towel in hot water before or during menstruation, wring it dry, and place it on the bloated area for hot compress. If conditions permit, you can also buy a hot pack and place it on your abdomen during menstruation, which can effectively relieve abdominal bloating. In addition to hot compresses, women can also effectively relieve abdominal bloating by drinking hot drinks and hot tea during this period. For example, ginger brown sugar tea, hawthorn soup, etc. can relieve abdominal bloating.

4. Drug treatment:

Some women who experience abdominal distension and dysmenorrhea can effectively relieve the discomfort through medication, such as oral contraceptives and prostaglandin synthase inhibitors. Contraceptive pills are suitable for women with dysmenorrhea who require contraception. Taking the pills can effectively inhibit the growth of the endometrium and reduce the amount of menstruation.