Causes of menstrual pain

Dysmenorrhea is like hell for girls. When I have dysmenorrhea, my stomach hurts so much that my heart trembles. I saw someone on Weibo saying that when they have their period hurts, they just want to poop and they want to hold on to the toilet and can’t get up. It hurts when I lie down, sit, or lie prone. When the pain is severe, my head hurts, and I feel nauseous and want to vomit. So, what are the reasons for menstrual pain? What are some good ways to prevent and treat dysmenorrhea?

1. Reasons

During your menstrual cycle, the lining of the uterus produces hormones called prostaglandins. This hormone causes the uterus to contract, which is usually painful. Women with severe dysmenorrhea may produce higher-than-normal amounts of prostaglandins or may be more sensitive to the effects of prostaglandins.

Dysmenorrhea is more common during the teenage years, when young women begin to have their periods. Primary dysmenorrhea is the term used to describe menstrual cramps that have no obvious physical cause. This type of dysmenorrhea is most common in women aged 20 to 24 years old. Primary dysmenorrhea usually lasts for 1 to 2

It disappears after one year, at which time the human body has achieved hormonal balance.

Secondary dysmenorrhea is the term used to describe dysmenorrhea that is caused by physical problems other than menstruation. Physical problems that can cause secondary dysmenorrhea include:

A disorder in which endometrial cells are found in other parts of the abdominal cavity (endometriosis) or in which endometrial cells grow into the muscle tissue that lines the uterus (adenomyosis). The pain usually occurs 1 to 2 days before the start of menstruation and lasts throughout the menstrual period.

Noncancerous tumors in the pelvis, such as ovarian cysts, polyps in the cervix or uterus, or uterine fibroids.

Pelvic infection. The risk of infection is higher during menstruation because the opening of the uterus (cervix) is open during menstruation. But pelvic infections (especially those caused by sexually transmitted infections) can occur at any time.

Use of an intrauterine device (IUD). During the first few months of use, an IUD may cause increased menstrual pain. If period pain persists or gets worse, you may want to consider removing the IUD and choosing another method of birth control.

Pregnancy-related issues.

Structural problems present at birth (congenital), such as a narrow cervix.

Dysmenorrhea-like pain may also occur after medical procedures such as cautery, cryotherapy, cone excision, radiation therapy, endometrial biopsy, or insertion of an IUD.

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) may cause other menstrual-like symptoms before your period starts, such as weight gain, headaches, and nervousness.

2. Prevention

Dysmenorrhea can be prevented.

Eat a balanced diet (rich in fruits and vegetables, low in fat). Limit your intake of alcohol, caffeine, salt, and sugar.

Start or maintain a moderate-intensity exercise program.

Reduce stress in life. While stress doesn't cause period cramps, reducing stress can reduce symptoms.

Do not smoke or use other tobacco products.

Try biofeedback or yoga. Both treatments teach relaxation techniques.

Try acupuncture or acupuncture.