How to Relieve Pain from Dysmenorrhea

Many women suffer from dysmenorrhea—painful menstruation. Each menstrual cycle brings abdominal pain, and in severe cases, intense cramping may make it difficult to sit or stand. Some women even require analgesics to get through their periods, significantly disrupting normal daily life and work. So, how can dysmenorrhea-related pain be alleviated?

How to Alleviate Dysmenorrhea Pain

Pain relief for dysmenorrhea includes both pharmacological treatment and physiological regulation. When experiencing dysmenorrhea, women should seek medical evaluation at a hospital. There, pelvic ultrasound can be performed to rule out endometriosis. Abdominal pain may also arise from ovarian space-occupying cysts or ovarian torsion. Adenomyosis—a condition where endometrial tissue invades the uterine muscle wall—also causes dysmenorrhea and is typically diffuse throughout the myometrium. A gynecological examination at the hospital can confirm the diagnosis, and appropriate gynecological medications can then be prescribed. During treatment, patients may take herbal preparations such as *Jingangteng Capsules* or *Xuefu Zhuyu Capsules*, under physician guidance, while monitoring changes in menstrual pain.

During menstruation, patients should avoid eating watermelon and bananas. Although watermelon is highly nutritious and hydrating—and effective for cooling the body and quenching thirst—it is considered a “cold” food in traditional Chinese medicine. Given that women are often physically weakened during menstruation, consuming cold foods like watermelon may exacerbate dysmenorrhea symptoms.

In daily life, maintain regular, balanced meals; avoid spicy, stimulating, or overly rich foods; refrain from binge eating; and ensure adequate sleep—avoid staying up late. We hope this information proves helpful.