Tips to relieve dysmenorrhea in daily life

Dysmenorrhea can cause headaches, irritability, fatigue and even shock in women, seriously affecting their normal life and work. In order to reduce the physical and mental discomfort caused by dysmenorrhea, the following are some practical methods to relieve dysmenorrhea. Women with dysmenorrhea may wish to try them.

1. Exercise regularly

Appropriate exercise can effectively relieve women's dysmenorrhea symptoms, especially on the eve of menstruation. Walking or engaging in other moderate exercise can help relax muscles and promote blood circulation, strengthen physical fitness, and relieve various pains during menstruation.

2. Reduce fat intake

Fat can increase estrogen levels and aggravate dysmenorrhea symptoms, whether it is animal fat such as chicken, beef, pork, fish, or vegetable oil such as peanut oil. Therefore, women during menstruation should eat less fatty foods and consume more cereals, vegetables, beans and other plant foods to excrete unnecessary estrogen from the body.

3. Take painkillers

If women have severe dysmenorrhea symptoms, they can temporarily take aspirin, Yuanhuzhitong pills and paracetamol to relieve dysmenorrhea. When dysmenorrhea begins, take one tablet with milk, which will not hurt the stomach and will prevent dysmenorrhea.

4. Chinese medicine foot bath

Foot soaking is a common remedy for quickly solving dysmenorrhea. A professional Chinese medicine practitioner can prescribe some Chinese medicine that has the effects of warming the meridians and dispelling cold, promoting blood circulation and dredge collaterals. Soak your feet in hot water as prescribed by the doctor, generally for 20 minutes each time, and it is best to have a slight sweat.

5. Practice Yoga

Yoga classes are an effective way to regulate your body and mind and relieve menstrual cramps. To do this, kneel down with your knees bent and sit on your heels. Place your forehead on the ground and stretch your arms out to your sides. Hold this position for as long as possible until you feel uncomfortable.