What about menstrual cramps, and what can be done to relieve them

What about menstrual cramps, and what can be done to relieve them

Q: What about menstrual cramps, and what can be done to relieve them?

A: Dysmenorrhea refers to lower abdominal pain and swelling before and after menstruation or during menstruation, accompanied by backache or other discomfort, and severe symptoms will affect life and Xi. Dysmenorrhea is divided into two categories: primary dysmenorrhea refers to dysmenorrhea without lesions of the reproductive organs, and secondary dysmenorrhea refers to dysmenorrhea caused by pelvic diseases, such as endometriosis and adenomyosis. Patients with dysmenorrhea should usually have enough rest and sleep, regular and moderate exercise, keep warm during menstruation, abstain from cold drinks and cold food, and be treated with drugs such as ibuprofen capsules and oral contraceptives when the pain is unbearable. The efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine in the treatment of dysmenorrhea is relatively accurate, and the commonly used traditional Chinese medicines include incense, black medicine, Yanhusuo, tulip, cinnamon, cumin, motherwort, etc., and the vast majority of patients with dysmenorrhea have been treated with traditional Chinese medicine to relieve their pain.