What should I do if I still have dysmenorrhea after giving birth?

The problem of dysmenorrhea is most likely to occur in adolescent women. Dysmenorrhea is most serious after girls reach physical maturity and before they have sexual intercourse. Generally, dysmenorrhea will be alleviated or even disappear after a woman gives birth. However, every woman's physical condition is different. Some women still experience dysmenorrhea after giving birth. How can this be solved?

What should I do if I still have dysmenorrhea after giving birth?

From the perspective of the causes of dysmenorrhea, in simple terms, there are 5 causes of dysmenorrhea:

(1) Reproductive system diseases, such as pelvic inflammatory disease and endometritis, can cause dysmenorrhea.

(2) Uterine hypoplasia, also known as various uterine diseases, such as endometriosis, uterine adenomyoma, etc.

(3) Poor secretion of prostaglandins. In order to ensure smooth discharge of menstrual blood, the body will automatically secrete prostaglandins. However, if too much prostaglandin is secreted, it will cause the uterus to contract excessively, leading to nausea and back pain. In addition, because prostaglandins have the effect of intensifying pain, girls' menstrual period will be accompanied by more severe headaches and shoulder pain. (Prostaglandins are not unique to men. They are found in the human kidneys, lungs, heart, spleen, nervous system, thymus, iris, thyroid and other tissues. In addition, prostaglandins can also be found in women's menstrual blood, the placenta and amniotic fluid during pregnancy.)

(4) Deficiency, which refers to physical weakness, is commonly referred to as dysmenorrhea caused by uterine cold.

(5) Blood stasis: This is mostly caused by residual blood from menstruation or childbirth, which is then exposed to coldness, causing the blood to become cold and coagulate, or qi stagnation and blood stasis. Stagnant blood blocks the Chong and Ren meridians, causing pain.

In fact, most people have three, four, or five reasons for dysmenorrhea. One and two of them need to be confirmed in the hospital. Dysmenorrhea caused by reproductive system diseases can be cured as long as the disease is cured. For uterine hypoplasia, you have to hope that the uterus develops well and there may be improvement after giving birth.

If it is three, you should go to the hospital and the doctor may prescribe some short-acting estrogen drugs. Many people are concerned about side effects, so be sure to follow your doctor's advice when taking the medicine.

If it is deficiency, it can be divided into two types: Qi and blood deficiency and kidney Qi deficiency. Do you know which one you are? Dysmenorrhea requires the right medicine!

About dysmenorrhea

Can eating sweets cause dysmenorrhea?

Some people say that eating sweets during menstruation can cause dysmenorrhea. Is this true? A survey on dysmenorrhea among Turkish college students showed that the incidence of dysmenorrhea among girls who loved to eat sweets was about 1.8 times that of girls who ate less sweets. Because relevant studies have pointed out that sugar will affect the absorption and metabolism of vitamins and minerals, and vitamins and minerals are effective in relieving menstrual pain. Therefore, women should indeed reduce their intake of sweets during menstruation.

Can brown sugar water relieve dysmenorrhea?

People of my mother’s generation said that drinking a glass of brown sugar water can relieve menstrual cramps. There is no definite conclusion yet as to whether brown sugar water can really relieve dysmenorrhea. It can also be considered that the reason why brown sugar water can relieve dysmenorrhea may be the effect of drinking hot water, similar to hot compress, which is the effect of a mental placebo.

Is massage a reliable method for treating dysmenorrhea?

Some beauty salons have put up signs saying “Menstrual massage can relieve menstrual cramps”. Does massage really have miraculous effects? Doctors point out that if women perform intense massage during menstruation, it can easily irritate the endometrium and even aggravate bleeding. Therefore, female friends should not try to relieve dysmenorrhea through massage.