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Women's dysmenorrhea can be relieved by applying hot compresses to the abdomen, taking painkillers, drinking ginger tea, moderate exercise, and seeking medical treatment. Dysmenorrhea is usually caused by excessive secretion of prostaglandins, abnormal uterine contractions, endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, adenomyosis and other causes.

1. Apply heat to the abdomen

Apply a hot water bottle or baby warmer to the lower abdomen, keeping the temperature at 40-50 degrees Celsius, for 15-30 minutes each time. Hot compress can relax the uterine muscles, improve local blood circulation, and relieve spasmodic pain. Be careful to avoid scalding your skin, and avoid taking baths in overheated water during menstruation.

2. Take painkillers

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen extended-release capsules, acetaminophen tablets, and naproxen sodium tablets can inhibit prostaglandin synthesis. It is recommended to take the dosage according to the instructions in the initial stage of pain. Those with gastrointestinal discomfort should take it after meals. Continuous use should not exceed 3 days. People with long-term dysmenorrhea need to check for organic diseases.

3. Drink ginger tea

Boil fresh ginger slices for 10 minutes, add brown sugar and drink, 2-3 times a day. The gingerols in ginger have anti-inflammatory and anti-uterine contraction effects. It is suitable for dysmenorrhea caused by cold constitution. It can be combined with warm tonic ingredients such as longan and red dates, but it should not be overdosed by those with yin deficiency and excessive fire.

4. Moderate exercise

On the 2nd to 3rd day of menstruation, you can do low-intensity exercise such as walking and yoga for 20-30 minutes each time. Exercise promotes the secretion of endorphins and reduces pain sensitivity. Avoid swimming, sit-ups and other exercises that increase abdominal pressure. Exercise should be suspended when bleeding is large.

5. Seek medical treatment

Secondary dysmenorrhea requires investigation of endometriosis, uterine fibroids and other diseases. Doctors may prescribe short-acting contraceptives (such as drospirenone and ethinylestradiol tablets), gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists (such as leuprolide microspheres) and other drugs. In severe cases, laparoscopic surgery to remove the lesions should be considered.

Maintain adequate sleep during menstruation, avoid cold and spicy foods, and drink 1500-2000 ml of warm water every day. It can record menstrual cycles and pain levels to help doctors determine the cause of the disease. If the pain continues to worsen or is accompanied by fever or abnormal bleeding, you should see a gynecologist immediately. People with long-term dysmenorrhea are recommended to have gynecological examinations and ultrasound examinations every year.