What are the causes of dysmenorrhea?

Today we are going to talk about dysmenorrhea. Many women will experience dysmenorrhea during their menstruation. Some people experience mild pain, while others experience excruciating pain. Sometimes they also experience dizziness, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, etc., which seriously affect women's quality of life. Many people think that dysmenorrhea is caused by catching a cold. In fact, there are many other factors that can also cause dysmenorrhea.

What are the causes of dysmenorrhea?
1. Cervical stenosis <br/>Some female friends are born with congenital cervical stenosis, which can easily cause poor menstrual blood outflow during menstruation and lead to dysmenorrhea.
2. Uterine hypoplasia <br/>Women with uterine hypoplasia are also prone to dysmenorrhea. This is because uterine hypoplasia can easily cause abnormal uterine blood flow. Sometimes the blood flow to the uterus decreases, and the uterus suffers from hypoxia and ischemia, which can cause uterine muscle spasms and lead to dysmenorrhea.
3. Gynecological diseases <br/>If female friends have some gynecological diseases such as pelvic inflammatory disease, endometriosis, etc., it may cause menstrual blood to be discharged poorly and cause dysmenorrhea.

4. Mental factors <br/>If female friends are often in negative emotions such as excessive tension, irritability, fear, depression, etc., the feeling of pain will be amplified and dysmenorrhea is likely to occur.
5. Irregular work and rest schedule <br/>The current social pressure is high and the pace of life is fast. Many female friends have to juggle multiple jobs and often go to bed late and get up early, stay up late, and have irregular work and rest schedules, which can easily cause endocrine disorders and lead to dysmenorrhea problems.

6. Not paying attention to diet <br/>Some female friends are not careful during menstruation and eat cold foods such as ice cream, cucumber, bitter gourd, pear, mung bean, etc., or eat foods that are too salty, too spicy, not eating well, dieting, etc., which are easy to cause dysmenorrhea. If you get cold or come into contact with cold water, it is also easy to cause uterine spasm and contraction, and menstrual blood outflow is not smooth, leading to dysmenorrhea.
7. Vigorous exercise <br/>If female friends exercise vigorously during menstruation, it is easy to cause menstrual blood to flow back from the uterine cavity into the pelvic cavity, causing dysmenorrhea.
8. Genetic factors <br/>Dysmenorrhea in women is also related to genetics. This is due to the increased level of prostaglandins in the endometrium and blood, which leads to dysmenorrhea.
Dysmenorrhea actually has different degrees, ranging from mild to severe.
How do you determine the severity of dysmenorrhea?
The severity of dysmenorrhea is often judged based on the degree of pain, the impact on daily activities, systemic manifestations and the use of painkillers.

Mild dysmenorrhea: There is pain, but it does not affect daily activities, there is no other systemic discomfort, and painkillers are almost never needed.
Moderate dysmenorrhea: Dysmenorrhea will affect daily activities and work, but there are usually no systemic symptoms. Painkillers are needed and are very effective.
Severe dysmenorrhea: During or before and after menstruation, there is unbearable pain in the lower abdomen, accompanied by back pain, pale complexion, cold limbs, vomiting, diarrhea and other obvious systemic symptoms, which significantly affect the patient's daily activities and work. Ordinary painkillers are not effective in relieving pain.
What should women pay attention to when they have dysmenorrhea during menstruation?
1. Keep warm <br/>Drink more hot water, keep warm, and don't wear belly-exposing clothes. If you have abdominal pain during menstruation, you can apply a hot water bottle to your abdomen to relieve dysmenorrhea.
2. Keep a happy mood <br/>Learn to regulate your emotions, try to eliminate negative emotions such as irritability, tension and anxiety, do more exercise appropriately, and keep your mood in a happy and relaxed state during menstruation.

3. Avoid caffeine <br/> Substances containing caffeine, such as cola, coffee, tea, chocolate, etc., should be avoided during menstruation to avoid nervousness and discomfort during menstruation. Be careful to avoid drinking and smoking.
4. Balanced diet <br/>Diet can affect dysmenorrhea. Female friends should pay attention to avoid foods that are too sweet, too salty, too greasy, or cold during menstruation. Eat more foods that help relieve dysmenorrhea, such as brown sugar, red dates, animal blood, mutton, spinach, warm milk, etc. Try to eat small meals frequently.
This is an introduction to dysmenorrhea. It should be noted that if female friends have severe dysmenorrhea, they can go to the hospital for examination, but not during menstruation. They can go for treatment about a week after the end of menstruation.