Dysmenorrhea, a symptom during menstruation, is familiar to many women. Many women still suffer from dysmenorrhea, and the pain can affect their normal life and work. Therefore, when dysmenorrhea comes, women want to relieve this pain through some methods. So, what are the quick ways to relieve dysmenorrhea?
One method: Apply hot compress to the abdomen. When women experience menstrual cramps during their period, they can use a hot water bag to apply local hot compress to the abdomen. By applying hot compress to the abdomen, it can promote local blood circulation, make the circulation of qi and blood more normal, and warm the uterus, helping to accelerate the contraction of the uterus and facilitate the smooth discharge of menstrual blood, thereby relieving the discomfort caused by menstrual cramps.
Method 2: Brown sugar ginger water. During menstruation, when women feel dysmenorrhea, they can drink some brown sugar ginger water in moderation to alleviate the symptoms. The reason why it is effective is that both ginger and brown sugar are ingredients that drive away cold and warm the uterus. Boiling water with these two ingredients together can dispel the coldness in the body. As long as the coldness in the body is dispelled, the symptoms of dysmenorrhea can be significantly reduced.
Method 3: Moxibustion. For women who suffer from dysmenorrhea, when it occurs, moxibustion at acupoints can be considered to relieve and regulate dysmenorrhea. Moxibustion can promote meridian circulation, activate collaterals, and blood circulation to remove blood stasis, accelerate blood circulation, promote the discharge of menstrual blood from the uterus, and improve symptoms of painful menstruation. Moxibustion can be performed at the abdominal Zhongji acupoint (one inch above the navel) and acupoints such as Guanyuan, Qihai, and Sanyinjiao.
