What medicine should I take for menstrual pain?

Dysmenorrhea is a very common phenomenon in life. It can be said that almost every woman has experienced it. The reason for dysmenorrhea in young women is mostly due to female uterine coldness, or because the female uterus is backward, which causes menstrual blood to not flow out. When women have dysmenorrhea, most people will choose to take medicine to relieve it, but this can only treat the symptoms and not the root cause. The pain will continue next time. So what medicine is effective for menstrual pain?

When women suffer from dysmenorrhea, they can take Western medicine for quick relief, or they can choose Chinese medicine to slowly regulate the condition. As long as it is primary dysmenorrhea, you can take some painkillers when the pain is unbearable. There will not be many side effects. However, no matter what kind of painkillers you choose, it is best to use them under the guidance of a doctor.

The commonly used analgesics are mainly divided into the following categories:

The first category is non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs , representative drugs include aspirin, ibuprofen, indomethacin, etc. This type of medicine may cause gastric bleeding, so it is not suitable for patients with severe stomach problems.

The second category is central analgesics represented by tramadol . This type of drug has less irritation to the gastrointestinal tract and is non-addictive. It can be used by patients who cannot tolerate non-steroidal drugs. However, its analgesic effect is relatively strong and it can only be used as a second-line drug.

The third category is the familiar opioid painkillers , such as pethidine, morphine, etc. This type of drug has a powerful analgesic effect and is highly addictive, so it is only used to relieve pain in patients with advanced cancer.

The above medicines can quickly resolve the pain of dysmenorrhea. In addition to Western medicine, Chinese medicine such as Siwu Decoction and Fukebao Granules can also be used to regulate the body and relieve pain. The editor recommends that friends choose the painkillers that suit them according to their physical conditions and under the guidance of a doctor.