What to do if you have stomach pain during menstruation?

What to do if you have stomach pain during menstruation?

Menstrual cramps can be treated with general treatment and medication, or surgically, depending on the severity and cause of the condition.

1. General treatment: Abdominal pain during menstruation may be caused by a cold or strenuous exercise. It is dysmenorrhea and you need to pay more attention to rest. Hot compresses or drinking some brown sugar ginger water can help relieve the pain.

2. Drug treatment: If the abdominal pain is more severe and can cause cold sweats, accompanied by adverse symptoms such as nausea or vomiting, you can take ibuprofen granules or acetaminophen tablets under the guidance of a doctor, which can reduce the content of prostaglandins, prevent excessive contraction or spasm of the uterus, and relieve pain.

3. Surgical treatment: If the abdominal pain during menstruation is severe, it may also be caused by uterine fibroids or endometriosis, and surgery may be required if necessary.

Women need to pay more attention to rest during menstruation, avoid strenuous exercise or eating spicy food. They should also strengthen the cleanliness of the vulva. Sexual intercourse is prohibited during menstruation, which may lead to bacterial invasion and gynecological infectious diseases. If severe symptoms occur during menstruation, go to the hospital in time.