What to do if you have menstrual pain

Women's bodies are greatly affected by menstruation. Some women often experience various symptoms during menstruation due to physical weakness, anemia, low blood pressure and other problems. Some people experience unbearable abdominal pain during menstruation, while others may experience back pain, fatigue, and weakness in the limbs. As long as the body's resistance is weak, various symptoms will occur. What should you do if you have stomach pain during menstruation?

1. What to do if you have abdominal pain during menstruation

1. Stay warm

Drinking a hot drink or applying a hot water bottle to your lower abdomen can help warm your body. Keeping the body warm can accelerate blood circulation, effectively relieve uterine spasms and pelvic congestion, thereby achieving a pain-relieving effect.

2. Acupressure

The feet contain acupressure points that are believed to be connected to the qi pathways in the pelvic area. Gently pinch with your thumb and fingertips, and move up along the Achilles tendon to the calf muscle. Acupressure for a few minutes can effectively relieve pain.

3. Do yoga

Yoga can also help relieve menstrual cramps. Kneel down with your knees bent, sitting on your heels. Rest your forehead on the ground and stretch your arms out at your sides. Maintain this position until you feel uncomfortable and your dysmenorrhea symptoms are relieved.

4. Moxibustion

Choose acupoints such as Sanyinjiao and Zusanli, and hang the moxa stick at a height of about 3 cm from the acupoint 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. What to eat when you have menstrual pain

If you have stomach pain during menstruation, you can eat some sour foods, such as sauerkraut, vinegar, etc. Sour foods can relieve pain. In addition, people with dysmenorrhea should keep their bowel movements regular, whether before or after menstruation. Eat more honey, bananas, celery, sweet potatoes, etc. as much as possible. Constipation can induce dysmenorrhea and increase pain. Women who experience abdominal pain during menstruation should have a diversified diet and not be picky eaters. They should regularly eat vegetables and fruits that have the effect of regulating qi and promoting blood circulation, such as shepherd's purse, orchid root, coriander, carrots, oranges, bergamot, ginger, etc.