What to do if you have menstrual pain

What should I do if I have lower abdominal pain during menstruation?

Symptoms of lower abdominal pain during menstruation are mostly caused by dysmenorrhea. If it is primary dysmenorrhea, no special treatment is required. However, if dysmenorrhea is caused by gynecological diseases such as endometriosis and adenomyosis, the primary disease should be actively treated. In addition to dysmenorrhea, lower abdominal pain during menstruation may also be caused by diseases such as chronic colitis and acute appendicitis, which should also be actively treated.

1. What should I do if I have lower abdominal pain during menstruation?

Symptoms of abdominal pain during menstruation are called dysmenorrhea. Dysmenorrhea can be divided into primary and secondary. Primary dysmenorrhea refers to dysmenorrhea that occurs since menarche. Its occurrence is related to hormone secretion. Due to the increase in prostaglandin secretion, it can cause strong muscle contraction, thus causing abdominal pain. Primary dysmenorrhea often gets better after marriage and childbirth. If the pain is severe, you can also take painkillers.

2. What should you pay attention to if you have lower abdominal pain during menstruation?

1. Pay attention to personal hygiene

If you experience lower abdominal pain during menstruation, you can relieve the pain with hot compresses. If the pain is severe, you can also take painkillers to improve the symptoms. During menstruation, you should also maintain personal hygiene, refrain from sexual intercourse, and avoid bathing to prevent infection that aggravates abdominal pain symptoms.

2. Avoid excessive exercise

Symptoms of abdominal pain usually require rest, avoid strenuous exercise, and avoid swimming. During menstruation, you should avoid eating spicy, irritating, and greasy foods to avoid aggravating dysmenorrhea. You should eat some vitamin-rich vegetables and fruits to help improve pain symptoms.