What medicine is most effective for dysmenorrhea?

Dysmenorrhea is a problem that almost every female friend has faced. Many women even hate their gender because of it, which is something that some male friends cannot understand. Some female friends really feel like they are facing a great enemy when their menstruation is about to come, because their dysmenorrhea problem is so serious. So what medicine is the most effective for treating dysmenorrhea? Here we recommend some practical methods to relieve dysmenorrhea.

Dysmenorrhea is caused by women’s physical weakness and excessive coldness. Pain in the lower abdomen and lumbosacral area occurs before, during, or after menstruation. In severe cases, the pain is severe, the face is pale, the hands and feet are cold, and there is even fainting. This is called "dysmenorrhea" or "menstrual abdominal pain." The pain often lasts for several hours or 1-2 days. Generally, the abdominal pain will be relieved after the menstrual blood flows smoothly. This disease is more common in young women and is one of the common diseases among women. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that dysmenorrhea is mostly caused by poor circulation of Qi and blood or Qi and blood deficiency. Common clinical symptoms include qi stagnation and blood stasis, cold stagnation in the uterus, qi and blood deficiency, and dampness and heat.

Believe that dysmenorrhea can be completely cured. Live a regular life and ensure adequate sleep. Don't use cold water to wash your hair or feet.

Motherwort and Jujube Tea: Boil 15g of motherwort, 30g of jujube and appropriate amount of brown sugar, one dose per day, morning and evening.

Massage method: The patient lies on his back on the bed, rub his hands together to warm them up first, then put his hands on the lower abdomen, massage from top to bottom 60 to 100 times, then massage from left to right 60 to 100 times, and finally massage in a circle 60 times. It is appropriate to massage until the local skin becomes rosy. Do this once in the morning and once in the evening.

Acupuncture: The best time for acupuncture is before or during dysmenorrhea. The acupoints selected are mainly those of the spleen meridian, including Xuehai, Diji and Sanyinjiao, and the needles are retained for 1 hour. Take once a day, 1 to 3 times can relieve pain. Continuous treatment for three menstrual cycles can cure the disease.

Aspirin and acetaminophen can relieve menstrual cramps. However, more effective over-the-counter medications include Advil, Haltran, Medipren, and Nuprin. These medicines contain ibuprofen, which blocks the effects of prostaglandins. When menstrual cramps start, take (1 tablet) with a little milk or food to avoid stomach upset, and continue taking until the menstrual cramps disappear.