What are the methods of TCM for treating dysmenorrhea in women?

Dysmenorrhea bothers almost all female friends. The degree of dysmenorrhea varies depending on the physical condition. Some people are strong and have no impact on menstruation, but some people have poor physical condition and severe dysmenorrhea can affect their normal life and study. So people began to look for treatments for dysmenorrhea. So what are the methods of Chinese medicine for treating dysmenorrhea?

In general, during menstruation, there is a slight feeling of heaviness in the lower abdomen due to pelvic congestion. This is normal and not pathological. However, when the pain is severe, even to the point of affecting daily life and work, and requiring medication, it becomes a pathological condition, medically known as dysmenorrhea. Dysmenorrhea caused by genital organ diseases is called secondary dysmenorrhea. Dysmenorrhea without organic lesions of the reproductive organs is called primary dysmenorrhea.

Primary dysmenorrhea often occurs shortly after menarche, or in unmarried, non-pregnant women. The possible cause is the increase in prostaglandin levels in the endometrium and blood. The only treatment is to take drugs containing prostaglandin synthase inhibitors, such as indomethacin or acetylsalicylic acid, during menstruation to relieve symptoms.

The causes of secondary dysmenorrhea are more complex. For example, cervical stenosis, uterine hypoplasia, endometriosis, endocrine abnormalities or pelvic inflammatory disease can all cause dysmenorrhea. A series of tests may be needed to determine the cause.

Primary dysmenorrhea generally has no effect on fertility. Some secondary dysmenorrhea will affect fertility, such as uterine hypoplasia, endometriosis, endocrine abnormalities, etc. The obstetrics and gynecology departments of many large hospitals can perform corresponding examinations and treatments. It is recommended that you carefully find the cause of the disease and treat it symptomatically.

Here are some Chinese medicine diet recipes for dysmenorrhea: If you feel stomach discomfort during menstruation, you can use a hot water bottle for warm compresses, or drink some ginger and brown sugar water, rose tea, etc. for temporary relief.

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that menstrual disorders are related to kidney function, spleen, liver, qi and blood, uterus, etc., and dysmenorrhea can be divided into cold, heat, deficiency and excess, and can be classified according to the pain sensation. Drinking hot drinks will reduce the pain, which is due to cold; aggravating the pain is due to heat; those who like to press and rub are weak; and those who feel more pain the more they press are due to heat. People with dysmenorrhea should avoid eating raw, cold, spicy and sour foods, and prefer light and easy-to-digest foods.

Dysmenorrhea cannot be considered a serious disease, nor can it be stopped by medication alone. Most of the time, people like to use Chinese medicine to slowly regulate their condition. The questions about Chinese medicine regulation of dysmenorrhea have been answered for everyone. Female friends who have dysmenorrhea problems may wish to try this method, which may be of great benefit.