What causes abdominal distension and pain during menstruation?

For many women, the menstrual period is the most painful time of the month. Not only will menstruation cause instability in daily life, but it will also cause various discomforts. It is already very uncomfortable not to jump around or eat spicy food during menstruation, and the onset of menstrual cramps is undoubtedly unexpected.

The degree of menstrual pain is very small. Most women experience menstrual pain as a symptom of lower abdominal pain. So what causes lower abdominal pain during menstruation for women?

What are the causes of lower abdominal pain during menstruation?

1. Physical fitness reasons

Women who have physical problems such as weak spleen and stomach, stagnation of liver qi, cold stagnation and blood stasis generally experience lower abdominal pain during their menstrual period. From the perspective of warming the meridians and relieving pain, drinking some rice wine at this time may be of some help. However, it is a symptomatic treatment method and cannot be used for a long time. It is recommended to seek a face-to-face consultation from an experienced Chinese medicine practitioner and take medicine based on syndrome differentiation.

2. Cold

If cold air enters the body in daily life, or if you wear less clothes and catch a cold a few days before your period; or if you eat relatively cold food, such as refrigerated drinks, fruits, and desserts, it is easy to cause menstrual cramps. There are also a small number of women whose cold constitution is inherited from their mother's genes. Taking care of the body is the key to improving cold constitution.

3. Gynecological diseases

Endometriosis, adenomyosis, chocolate cyst. Endometritis, also known as uterine cold in traditional Chinese medicine. After this kind of situation occurs, it is recommended that you go to the hospital for a B-ultrasound examination. After diagnosis, symptomatic treatment is required. In daily life, more attention should be paid to local hygiene, and loose cotton underwear with good breathability is preferred.

What is the reason for menstrual pain, gas in the stomach and the urge to fart?

During menstruation, the intestinal function of the human body will also be affected, and gastrointestinal motility will accelerate, so some people will experience discomfort such as intestinal rumbling, diarrhea, and abdominal distension. If you have menstrual pain and a feeling of wanting to fart during your period, there is nothing to worry about unless the condition is very serious. At this time, you can apply hot compresses and eat some light dishes to improve the condition. There is no need to take any medicine.