Is dysmenorrhea hereditary?

Can dysmenorrhea be inherited? Dysmenorrhea is a very common gynecological symptom, which brings great pain and suffering to many female patients. Dysmenorrhea is divided into primary dysmenorrhea and secondary dysmenorrhea, which mainly manifests as lower abdominal pain and distension, accompanied by backache or other discomfort. So, can dysmenorrhea be inherited?

In fact, dysmenorrhea is not necessarily hereditary. The cause of primary dysmenorrhea is related to mental factors and unstable sex hormones; secondary dysmenorrhea is secondary to certain diseases, which should be said to have little to do with genetics. However, it should be noted that if the mother has dysmenorrhea, the probability of the daughter having dysmenorrhea will be greatly increased.

For example, if the mother has endometriosis, the probability of the daughter suffering from endometriosis is 7 times higher than that of the general population. This is mainly because the daughter and the mother have similar living environments and living habits, which will lead to the same tendency to develop the disease. In addition, there is also the factor of mental stress, but whether dysmenorrhea is truly related to genetics has not yet been proven.

Keep your body warm and avoid getting cold in the lower body during menstruation. Keeping your body warm can help speed up blood circulation, especially in the pelvic area where spasms and congestion occur. You can also place a heating pad or hot water bottle on your abdomen for 3-5 minutes each time to help speed up blood circulation in your waist and abdomen.

Although a healthy diet cannot eliminate dysmenorrhea, it has a magical effect on improving human health. Avoid junk food that is too sweet or too salty, as it will make you bloated and slow down. Eat more vegetables, fruits, chicken, and fish, and try to eat small meals frequently. Avoid caffeine: The caffeine contained in coffee, tea, cola, and chocolate can cause discomfort during menstruation, make the nerves tense, and thus cause pain. Therefore, caffeine should be avoided.