What are the methods for treating dysmenorrhea?

The methods for treating dysmenorrhea mainly include medication, physical therapy, traditional Chinese medicine treatment, lifestyle adjustments and surgical treatment.

1. Drug treatment: Commonly used drugs include analgesics, anti-inflammatory drugs and oral contraceptives. These drugs can help relieve pain, regulate menstrual cycles and alleviate symptoms. However, when using drug treatment, you should follow the doctor's instructions and not abuse drugs to avoid side effects and drug dependence.

2. Physical therapy: Physical therapy includes hot compress, cold compress, massage and acupuncture. Hot compress can relieve the pain caused by uterine contraction, and cold compress can reduce the degree of pain. Massage and acupuncture can promote blood circulation and relieve pain. But you need to find a method that suits you and should not overuse it.

3. TCM treatment: Common methods of TCM treatment for dysmenorrhea include herbal decoction, acupuncture, moxibustion and cupping. By regulating the body's qi and blood, balancing yin and yang, dysmenorrhea can be relieved. When choosing TCM treatment, you should find a regular hospital or avoid side effects caused by non-standard treatment.

4. Lifestyle adjustment: Lifestyle adjustment includes diet adjustment, exercise and psychological adjustment. In terms of diet, you should avoid spicy and greasy food, and eat more foods rich in vitamins and fiber. Exercise can promote blood circulation and relieve pain. Psychological adjustment can reduce the anxiety and stress caused by pain.

Everyone's physique and disease conditions are different, so the treatment method should be selected according to the actual situation of the individual. At the same time, during the treatment process, you should have regular follow-up visits, keep in touch with the doctor, and adjust the treatment plan in time. Avoiding excessive fatigue, maintaining a good mood, having a proper work and rest schedule, and avoiding fatigue are all important measures to prevent and treat dysmenorrhea.