Is the pain in my stomach a sign of menstruation?

Girls will have their periods when they reach a certain age, and the situations of their periods are different for different people. Some people have no symptoms or feelings when they have their period, while some people have some physical reactions before their period, so they can judge whether they have their period and then prepare themselves. So, does the pain in my lower abdomen mean that I am having my period?

Menstrual cramps are pains in the waist and lower abdomen that begin 12-24 hours before the onset of menstruation. The pain worsens a few hours before the onset of menstruation, presenting as paroxysmal severe pains that radiate to the vulva and thighs. Nausea and vomiting may also occur. The pain in your lower abdomen gets worse when you strain to urinate. Menstrual pain is caused by the prostacyclin produced by the uterine wall, which causes the uterus to contract significantly. Generally, it can be alleviated by paying attention to keeping warm, avoiding spicy food and cold drinks, etc. It is recommended to observe first. Generally, the pain will be relieved after the menstruation is discharged, and the pain will usually subside after two to three days. Late-menstrual pain should subside or ease.

To keep your lower abdomen warm during menstruation, you can stick a warm baby patch on the outside of your underwear to help relieve pain. You can also drink hot brown sugar ginger water, motherwort paste, or boiled milk. Remember to get more rest and keep your waist warm. Mild dysmenorrhea is normal physiological pain. If the pain is severe and cannot be relieved, physiological factors such as uterine fibroids, adenomyosis, endometriosis and pelvic inflammatory disease may cause dysmenorrhea. However, it is recommended to go to the hospital's gynecology department for relevant examinations, confirm and treat it in a targeted manner, and do not diagnose yourself.

The above is a detailed introduction to whether lower abdominal pain means menstruation. In short, it is relatively normal to have abdominal pain before menstruation. As long as women know the time of menstruation well, there will be no big problem. But if it's not your period, the lower abdominal pain may be caused by catching a cold. It is recommended that everyone keep warm to reduce discomfort. I hope this article can help everyone.