Is brown sugar water effective in treating dysmenorrhea?

The problem of dysmenorrhea affects and troubles many women, and sometimes brings great obstacles to life and work. Therefore, in order to treat and relieve dysmenorrhea, we must also understand the correct method. Drinking brown sugar water has a certain effect in relieving and treating dysmenorrhea.

1. Some nutrition experts believe that more than 90% of brown sugar is simple carbohydrates, plus trace amounts of iron, calcium and other elements. Apart from replenishing energy, it has no other magical effects. Lin Suifang said that from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, brown sugar is warm in nature and can warm the uterus, reduce uterine spasms caused by cold, dilate the cervix, and promote the smooth discharge of menstrual blood. It is more effective for people with a weaker constitution.

2. The energy contained in brown sugar itself can also relieve pain for some people suffering from dysmenorrhea caused by malnutrition. However, it is not necessary for these people to eat brown sugar to be effective. Even just drinking ordinary white sugar water or holding one or two hard candies in the mouth can relieve pain.

3. At the same time, it is pointed out that not everyone will have a significant effect after drinking brown sugar water. For example, most girls have a retroverted uterus, which causes menstrual blood to easily accumulate in the uterus and is not discharged smoothly. At this time, drinking brown sugar water is not effective. Changing posture and position instead of maintaining the same posture may better promote the discharge of menstrual blood and relieve pain.

4. When to drink brown sugar water should be treated differently according to individual constitution and situation:

People who must have menstrual pain: Most of these people have a weak and cold constitution. When the menstrual period is approaching, they should take precautions in advance, including drinking brown sugar water in advance, warming the uterus to prevent cramps, not overwork, standing for long periods of time, and not swimming or taking cold showers. They should keep warm to allow the uterus to discharge menstrual blood more peacefully and smoothly, so as not to cause dysmenorrhea. During the menstrual period, you should also maintain the habit of drinking brown sugar water to continuously warm the uterus and ensure the effect.

People who occasionally suffer from dysmenorrhea: This group of people may suffer from dysmenorrhea due to some inappropriate behaviors before menstruation, so there is no need to worry too much. For example, if dysmenorrhea is caused by occasional cold, you can hold a hot water bottle to warm the uterus when it hurts, and use brown sugar water to warm the uterus to relieve cramps. You don’t need to drink it for a long time or every time.

People who experience dysmenorrhea in the later stages of their menstrual period: Some people experience dysmenorrhea when their menstrual period is about to end. There is no need to drink brown sugar water in advance. Drinking it at the beginning of the menstrual period may have a better effect.