Want to know the correct way to relieve dysmenorrhea?

I believe that all fairies have a say in the pain caused by dysmenorrhea. During these days of each month, it is like being punched by someone every day. At this time, fairies want to know how to relieve dysmenorrhea. Let's follow the editor to learn about it!

Summary of diseases

Dysmenorrhea refers to temporary menstruation before the menstrual period and periodic lower abdominal pain or lumbosacral pain after the menstrual period, which affects work and daily life. Dysmenorrhea can be divided into functional dysmenorrhea and organic dysmenorrhea. The former often starts with menarche or shortly after menarche, also known as primary dysmenorrhea, while the latter can be caused by endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, uterine fibroids or intrauterine contraceptive devices, also known as secondary dysmenorrhea.

Etiology and pathology

Functional dysmenorrhea

According to TCM theory, there are many reasons for menstrual disorders, such as emotional damage, undisciplined life, six diseases, etc., which are all related to the human body and the special physiological environment before and after menstruation. Its pathogenesis is mainly affected by pathogenic factors during this period, which leads to blood stasis or cold solidification of the meridians, and the movement of qi and blood is not smooth, and the blood circulation of the palace and cells is blocked, so "the pain is not ordinary": or the palace of the cells is lost in the withdrawal, and it is not glorious but painful. The lesion site is the chondrocyte and the cystic cell, and the lesion site is the qi and blood, which manifests as pain. Its onset with the menstrual cycle is related to the changes in qi and blood during the menstrual period.

Modern medicine is usually associated with

Uterine factors: cervical stenosis and excessive tilt of the uterus can cause poor blood flow and blood retention, which can stimulate uterine contraction and cause dysmenorrhea. Uterine hypoplasia, imbalance of uterine muscle fiber tissue, uncoordinated uterine contraction, or uterine abnormalities can cause dysmenorrhea.

Endocrine factors: Increased prostaglandin content in the endometrium and menstrual blood may be the main cause of dysmenorrhea. The secretory membrane can synthesize prostaglandins, which stimulate uterine contraction and cause dysmenorrhea.

Functional dysmenorrhea

Vasopressin: Vasopressin secreted by the posterior pituitary gland is sensitive to the non-pregnant uterus and can stimulate uterine contractions, especially during menstruation, when it can directly act on the blood vessel walls to reduce uterine blood flow.

Systemic factors: It may also be related to genetic factors. People with nervousness, depression, fear and low pain threshold are prone to dysmenorrhea.

[Causes of dysmenorrhea]

Clinically, dysmenorrhea is divided into primary dysmenorrhea and secondary dysmenorrhea. Primary dysmenorrhea is mainly related to the increase of prostaglandin content in the endometrium during menstruation. The main cause of dysmenorrhea is the increase of PGF2α content. High PGF2α content can cause excessive contraction of uterine smooth muscle, vasospasm, uterine ischemia, hypoxia and dysmenorrhea. In addition, environmental and mental factors can also cause dysmenorrhea. Secondary dysmenorrhea is mostly caused by organ diseases, such as endometriosis, adenomyosis, etc.

How to relieve dysmenorrhea?

1. Actively treat gynecological diseases. If you have gynecological diseases, you should actively treat them to eliminate the hidden dangers that cause dysmenorrhea.

2. Foot soaking. Foot soaking can speed up the blood circulation in the feet, help the body warm up the meridians and dispel cold, and relieve dysmenorrhea.

3. Keep warm. A warm body will speed up blood circulation and relieve the pain of dysmenorrhea.

4. Avoid cold drinks and foods during menstruation. Avoid swimming, bathing in a tub, or taking cold showers during menstruation.

5. Keep your private parts clean. Wash your private parts every day, change your underwear frequently, and change your sanitary napkins frequently during menstruation.

6. Keep a good mood. Keep your spirits relaxed and eliminate fear.

Warm reminder: The above methods to relieve dysmenorrhea are only for primary dysmenorrhea. If these methods do not work for you, you should suspect whether it is secondary dysmenorrhea that is causing the problem. You should go to a regular hospital to see a doctor in time. Finally, I hope that the fairies will develop good living habits, avoid cold and spicy food during menstruation, and protect their bodies.