Menstruation has also been given a humorous nickname by people - "Big Aunt". For many women, it is a painful and happy thing. Happiness is because it is a symbol of women's health, while pain causes great pain to female friends. Therefore, dysmenorrhea has become the most feared thing for women during menstruation. So what exactly causes menstrual cramps in women? Is there any way to quickly relieve menstrual pain?
Reasons for dysmenorrhea
Dysmenorrhea can be divided into secondary dysmenorrhea and primary dysmenorrhea. Secondary dysmenorrhea is caused by certain lesions in the reproductive organs, and it is recommended to seek relevant treatment or medical attention at a hospital; Primary dysmenorrhea refers to dysmenorrhea without pelvic organic diseases, which is not harmful to health. If the pain is caused by the coldness of the uterus, as long as the uterus is warmed up, the pain will naturally disappear slowly! For women with dysmenorrhea, it is recommended to undergo a check-up to identify the key cause in order to fundamentally regulate it.
How to relieve dysmenorrhea
(1) Use a hot water bottle or cup
Method: Fill a hot water bottle or cup with water at 100 degrees Celsius, curl up on the bed and cover your stomach to keep it warm, which can reduce a lot of pain.
(2) Drink brown sugar water
Method: According to personal preferences, add spicy ginger and brown sugar to boiling water and boil for about 10 minutes. Alternatively, you can buy black sugar ginger tea from the supermarket and brew it with boiling water, which is simple and fast. Drinking brown sugar water three to four days before menstruation can also regulate the body and keep the uterus in a "warm" state in advance.
(3) Massage
Method: When feeling pain, you can massage your stomach clockwise by rubbing your palms to generate heat. Massage on your stomach to promote blood circulation. You can also cross your hips with both hands and feel the pain with appropriate force, then squat down to greatly reduce the pain.
Women not only use various methods during their menstrual period to alleviate the torment caused by dysmenorrhea, but also can maintain a balanced diet in their daily lives, such as avoiding spicy and cold foods. Exercise and having a good sleep schedule can also warm up the uterus in advance.
