What should women do if they have stomach pain during menstruation?

During the menstrual period, most female friends will experience back pain and abdominal bloating. Some people even have more serious symptoms and experience abdominal pain. They often feel as if there is a rope stretching in their stomach, which is very painful. This often leads to menstrual blood flow disorder, which is a manifestation of dysmenorrhea. So, is there any way to alleviate it?

1. Keep your abdomen warm

Keeping your body warm will increase blood circulation and relax muscles, especially in the pelvic area, which can be spasmodic and congested.

①Drink more hot herbal tea or hot lemon juice.

②Drink brown sugar water. It would be better if the brown sugar water contains ginger, which can help relieve some pain.

③Get a handful of Sichuan peppercorns and crush them. Add water and bring to a boil, put the peppercorns into the pot and add some sliced ​​ginger. Turn off the heat after it boils twice. Pour it into a cup and drink it when the water temperature is suitable.

⑤ Place a heating pad or hot water bottle on your abdomen for a few minutes at a time. It is best not to place it directly on the skin as hot water can easily cause burns. You can place it directly through your underwear.

⑥ Buy a heating pad and stick it on your lower abdomen and waist. Just stick it on through the clothes.

2. Exercise moderately

Walking or engaging in other moderate exercise before your period will make you more comfortable during your period. Practice yoga. Yoga has a relaxing effect.

3. Take painkillers

① Taking aspirin can relieve menstrual pain. When menstrual cramps start, take it with a little milk or food (1 tablet) to avoid stomach upset, and continue taking it until the menstrual cramps disappear.

② Taking birth control pills can inhibit ovarian ovulation to achieve the effect of pain relief. However, it is forbidden to take too many birth control pills. Taking too many birth control pills can cause delayed menstruation.

When symptoms of dysmenorrhea appear, if the symptoms are mild, you can drink brown sugar ginger water, use a warm water bag to apply heat to the abdomen, etc. to keep the abdomen warm, which will relieve the pain. If the symptoms are severe, you can see a doctor in time and take some medicine to relieve them. During menstruation, you must avoid eating cold foods to reduce the occurrence of abdominal pain.