What are the causes of uterine pain?
Aug 20, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Lu
Introduction
In general, uterine pain may be caused by factors such as menstrual uterine contractions, excessive sexual stimulation, endometritis, adenomyosis, or red degeneration of uterine fibroids. It is recommended to seek timely medical attention, identify the underlying cause, and then improve the condition under a doctor's guidance through general treatment, medication, surgery, or other approaches. In daily life, it is important to maintain a light diet and reduce the intake of spicy or cold foods.
Normally, uterine pain may be caused by uterine contractions during menstruation, excessive sexual stimulation, endometritis, adenomyosis, uterine fibroid red degeneration, and other reasons. It is recommended to seek timely medical attention, identify the cause, and then improve symptoms under a doctor's guidance through general treatment, medication, surgical treatment, and other methods. A detailed analysis is as follows:
1. Uterine Contractions During Menstruation: During the menstrual period, the uterine lining sheds and the uterus contracts to expel menstrual blood. Excessively strong contractions can cause pain, commonly seen in young women. Keep the abdomen warm during menstruation and apply a hot water bag to the lower abdomen; avoid strenuous exercise and choose gentle activities such as walking.
2. Excessive Sexual Stimulation: Excessively intense or frequent sexual activity can overstimulate the uterus, causing excessive contractions or cervical injury, resulting in pain. Control the intensity and frequency of sexual activity to avoid rough movements; clean the external genitalia with warm water afterward to maintain local hygiene.
3. Endometritis: Infections caused by bacteria, chlamydia, etc., can lead to endometritis (inflammation of the uterine lining), with pain caused by inflammatory stimulation of the uterine mucosa, often accompanied by increased vaginal discharge and fever. Patients should follow medical advice to take antibiotics such as Cefixime Dispersible Tablets, Metronidazole Tablets, Doxycycline Hydrochloride Tablets, and other medications to treat the infection.
4. Adenomyosis: The endometrium invades the uterine muscle layer, and during menstruation, bleeding from endometrial tissue within the muscle layer stimulates surrounding tissues, causing severe pain that progressively worsens year by year. Patients should follow medical advice to use medications such as Gestrinone Capsules, Danazol Capsules, Leuprolide Acetate Microspheres for Injection, and others to relieve pain.
5. Uterine Fibroid Red Degeneration: Uterine fibroids may undergo red degeneration due to ischemia and necrosis, leading to sudden uterine pain, often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and fever. If symptoms are severe, a laparoscopic myomectomy can be performed to remove the degenerated fibroid and relieve the pain.
In daily life, maintain a light diet and reduce the intake of spicy and cold foods. Regular gynecological examinations should be conducted to monitor uterine health. Comprehensive nursing care can help prevent and alleviate uterine pain and maintain reproductive system health.
