Which acupoints should be pressed to relieve pain quickly for dysmenorrhea

Which acupoint can be pressed to quickly relieve pain during dysmenorrhea?

In the case of dysmenorrhea in women, acupoint pressing can have an analgesic effect, such as Hegu point, Qihai point, Xuehai point, etc.

1. Hegu acupoint: Hegu acupoint is located at the radial center of the second metacarpal bone on the back of the hand. It has the functions of clearing away heat and relieving symptoms, unblocking meridians and relieving pain. Pressing Hegu acupoint appropriately every day can help promote qi and blood in the face and promote smoother qi and blood in the meridians of the soles of the feet. It can also effectively relieve symptoms such as headaches, toothaches, and dysmenorrhea.

2. Qihai Point: Qihai Point is located in the lower abdomen, 1.5 inches below the navel. Pressing this point can replenish qi and yang, and can also regulate menstruation and consolidate semen. Women can press this point with their fingertips during menstruation and gently massage it to relieve dysmenorrhea and pain.

3. Xuehai Point: Keep your knees bent when selecting the acupoint. Xuehai Point is located on the inner side of the thigh, two inches inside the patellar base. It has the effects of cooling blood and relieving pain, and replenishing qi and blood. Pressing or massaging this acupoint can be used to improve gynecological diseases such as irregular menstruation and dysmenorrhea, and improve perimenopausal syndrome and anemia.

In addition to the above acupoints, you can also press the uterus point, Sanyinjiao point, etc. During menstruation, you need to keep your body warm and avoid eating cold food. In the case of severe dysmenorrhea, you need to follow the doctor's advice to take oral medication, such as Yuanhu analgesic tablets, ibuprofen sustained-release capsules, etc.