What causes stomach pain during menstruation?
Dec 27, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhao Xiaodong
Introduction
Eating too many raw, cold, spicy, or other irritating foods during menstruation can easily cause gastrointestinal discomfort, leading to dysmenorrhea. It is recommended to maintain a healthy diet, focusing on light meals and avoiding excessive consumption of stimulating foods.
Large emotional fluctuations during menstruation, as well as stress and anxiety, may lead to endocrine disorders and cause dysmenorrhea. It is advisable to stay physically and mentally relaxed; if symptoms are severe, seek help from a psychologist promptly.
Menstrual abdominal pain may be caused by improper diet, emotional fluctuations, pelvic inflammatory disease, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, etc. It is recommended to seek medical attention promptly and receive treatment based on the specific cause. Detailed analysis is as follows:
1. Improper diet: Consuming excessive raw, cold, spicy, or other irritating foods during menstruation can easily trigger gastrointestinal discomfort, leading to dysmenorrhea. It is recommended to maintain a healthy diet, focusing on light meals and avoiding overconsumption of irritating foods.
2. Psychological factors: Large emotional fluctuations, stress, and anxiety during menstruation may lead to endocrine disorders, resulting in dysmenorrhea. It is advisable to maintain physical and mental well-being; if symptoms are severe, timely consultation with a psychologist is recommended.
3. Pelvic inflammatory disease: Pelvic inflammation can cause pelvic tissue congestion and edema. Inflammatory stimulation may also affect the endometrium, increasing glandular secretion and triggering uterine contractions, thus causing abdominal pain. It is recommended to follow medical advice and use medications such as Gongxuening Capsules, Gynecological Qianjin Tablets, or Gongyanping Tablets for treatment.
4. Endometriosis: Endometriosis may cause thickening of the uterine muscle layer and reduced elasticity, thereby impairing the normal contraction and relaxation function of the uterus, leading to abdominal pain during menstruation. It is recommended to use medications such as Mifepristone Capsules, Dydrogesterone Tablets, or Medroxyprogesterone Acetate Tablets under medical guidance.
5. Uterine fibroids: Fibroids located in the uterine cavity or within the uterine wall may compress nerves in the endometrium. During menstruation, pelvic congestion or uterine contractions can cause significant abdominal pain. Treatment may include medications such as Hongjin Xiaojie Tablets, Mifepristone Capsules, or Leuprolide Acetate for Injection (microspheres), used according to medical advice.
In addition, women experiencing menstrual abdominal pain may also relieve symptoms through methods such as warm compresses and gentle massage of the lower abdomen, following medical guidance. Furthermore, maintaining a healthy diet and regular lifestyle habits in daily life is also important.
