What to do about stomach pain during menstruation

Menstrual cramps, also known as dysmenorrhea, can be relieved through the following methods: 1. **Apply heat:** Use a hot water bottle or warm towel to apply heat to the abdomen, which helps promote blood circulation, relieve uterine spasms, and thereby reduce pain. 2. **Dietary adjustments:** Drinking warm brown sugar water or ginger tea in moderation helps warm the stomach and dispel cold, alleviating abdominal pain. At the same time, avoid eating raw, cold, spicy, or irritating foods to prevent worsening of pain. 3. **Medication:** If the pain is unbearable, painkillers such as ibuprofen may be taken under a doctor's guidance to alleviate the discomfort. 4. **Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)调理:** Under the guidance of a TCM practitioner, certain traditional Chinese medicines with functions of promoting blood circulation, removing blood stasis, warming the uterus, and dispersing cold may be taken to regulate the body and relieve dysmenorrhea. If the symptoms of dysmenorrhea are severe or persistently worsen, prompt medical attention is recommended.