Menstrual Cramps: Painful Menstruation

Menstrual Cramps: Painful Menstruation

If you are a woman you are more likely to experience menstrual cramps or abdominal pain. In medical terms it is dysmenorrhea.

Boring, disturbing and excruciating pains form in the lower abdomen as well as in the back and thighs. Others still experience nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, sweating and dizziness. Many women experience menstrual cramps before or during menstruation.

According to experts, the pain is caused by the contraction of the uterus (uterus) which indicates that the blood vessel is constricted. There are also conditions such as endometriosis and uterine fibroids that cause abdominal pain. Menstrual cramps decrease as they age and disappear after childbirth.

Tips to feel comfortable and prevent menstrual cramps:

1. Apply a hot compress - Try soaking in a warm tub with warm water or applying a hot compress (hot towel) to your lower abdomen.

2. Exercise - It helps reduce the symptoms of menstrual cramps.

3. Short-term pain relievers - Paracetamol, ibuprofen or naproxen may be used when you start to feel cramps. If it is not that painful, just do not take pain relievers.

4. Dietary supplement - According to some studies, Vitamin E, thiamin, and omega-3 supplements can help reduce the symptoms of menstrual cramps.

Consult your doctor if menstrual cramps are severe, include fever, nausea, and dizziness. Also consult if you are nauseous, vomiting, or have a strange discharge or odor in the vagina.