What to do if your stomach hurts on the first day of your period

Abdominal pain during menstruation is called dysmenorrhea, which is mainly divided into two types: primary dysmenorrhea and secondary dysmenorrhea. Primary dysmenorrhea is common in girls from the beginning of menarche, every time you have your period, you will have abdominal pain, especially on the 1st or 2nd day of your period. This is primary dysmenorrhea. Treatment options include the following:

1. Medication treatment: You can take Fenbid;

2. Taking prostacyclin slow-acting agents, such as diclofenac sodium, can treat dysmenorrhea;

3. Thorn seed short-acting contraceptive pills. Thorn seed short-acting contraceptive pills can treat dysmenorrhea, including primary dysmenorrhea and secondary dysmenorrhea, with an efficiency of 80%. However, the biggest side effect of the Thorn seed short-acting contraceptive pill is the risk of venous thrombosis, so you must go to the hospital for a doctor's evaluation before taking it.

Secondary dysmenorrhea is often secondary to endometriosis, adenomyosis and other diseases. If the above symptoms cause menstrual pain, you must go to the hospital for appropriate examinations and surgical treatment if necessary. If the doctor assesses that surgery is not necessary, emergency contraception can be used and the Mirena ring can be placed in the uterine cavity. It is a special ring that can treat dysmenorrhea with an efficiency of over 90%.

Severe abdominal pain on the first day of menstruation may be menstrual cramps. Dysmenorrhea is a type of menstrual disorder and is closely related to endocrine imbalance and gynecological genital diseases. Abdominal pain and discomfort occur, affecting normal daily life. In the acute stage, ibuprofen sustained-release capsules should be used for treatment. After the menstruation, Tongjingbao Granules and Aifu Nuangong Pills should be used for treatment, and the condition can be restored. You should pay attention to keeping warm and prevent catching cold. Don't eat spicy or cold food, and don't be tired, which will be beneficial to your body's recovery.

If you have severe abdominal pain on the first day of your period, it may be because of heavy menstrual flow or blood clots, which cause frequent uterine contractions. In this case, you can take motherwort paste, or boil ginger slices with brown sugar to drink, which has the effects of warming the middle and dispersing cold, replenishing blood and qi, activating blood circulation and removing blood stasis. You can also choose to use monthly dysmenorrhea patches to relieve dysmenorrhea. If it is a habit, it is necessary to check whether there are organic diseases, such as adenomyosis, uterine fibroids, etc. It is recommended to go to the hospital for a transvaginal ultrasound examination three days after the menstrual period is over.