How to treat dysmenorrhea
Disease description:
My作息 (schedule) has been irregular for the past two months, and I've been experiencing severe menstrual pain. The abdominal pain is so intense that I feel like rolling around, and it's really frustrating. I would like to ask, how should this condition be treated?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Lu
Dysmenorrhea refers to abdominal pain that occurs in women during their menstrual cycle, sometimes accompanied by symptoms such as back pain, nausea, and diarrhea. Dysmenorrhea can generally be improved through medication, physical therapy, or general treatment approaches.
Over-the-counter medications such as ibuprofen, aspirin, or acetaminophen can effectively relieve pain. Short-term contraceptive pills, such as desogestrel ethinyl estradiol tablets or drospirenone ethinyl estradiol tablets, reduce the content of prostaglandins in menstrual blood by inhibiting ovulation, thereby alleviating pain.
Applying heat to the lower abdomen can also help relieve muscle tension. Physical therapies such as acupuncture, massage, and moxibustion can reduce discomfort during menstruation by stimulating specific acupoints, but should be performed under the guidance of a physician.
Psychological counseling and learning relaxation techniques, such as yoga and meditation, can also help alleviate dysmenorrhea. Maintaining healthy lifestyle habits, such as moderate exercise, balanced diet, and sufficient sleep, can help reduce the frequency and severity of menstrual pain.
As each patient's condition varies, treatment plans should be individualized, and it is recommended to proceed under the guidance of a qualified physician.
