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For many women, the onset of menstruation is marked by severe pain in the abdomen and lower back.
Feelings similar to seizures during childbirth can knock you out of your usual routine and force you to stay in bed for a day or two.
The gynecologist explained why this symptom appears and how to get rid of it.
Where do pains come from during menstruation?
The main reason for the appearance of spasms during "critical" days (dysmenorrhea or algodysmenorrhea) is an excess of prostaglandins. These are hormone-like substances that are released from the mucous membrane of the uterus during the menstrual period. They contribute to the reduction and relaxation of the uterus, which ensures the process of its cleansing. When there are too many of them, a spasm occurs, blood circulation is disturbed and severe pain appears.
One of the provocateurs of excessive production of prostaglandins can be an inflammatory process in the organs of the small pelvis, associated, for example, with recently undergone operations or infections. Smoking, following strict diets and other negative factors that affect both the general condition of the body and the reproductive system can also lead to such a phenomenon.
In any case, if severe pain bothers you during every menstruation, then you should consult a doctor and find out their real cause. If they rarely appear, you can try to help yourself.
Heating pad to help
First of all, when the pain just "turns on" and begins to intensify, try to get rid of it without the help of drugs. An excellent option is a heating pad (if you don't have one, use a bottle of warm water or heated towels).
Do a self-massage
Another way to help yourself is to have a simple ten-minute massage. It will help to relax the muscles, increase blood flow to them, stimulate the production of natural endorphins, which will eventually relieve the spasm.
So, first of all, massage the lower back and sacrum. With circular pressure movements of the fingers, work on each point, especially the dimples above the buttocks. Next, with light movements of the palms up and down, "stroke" the abdominal area along the pelvic bone and the area from the pubic bone to the navel.
After the massage, take a warm shower and lie in bed for approximately half an hour.
Take medicine
If none of the above methods helped, it's time to resort to medication, but be sure to pay attention to their contraindications and dosage, so as not to provoke more serious conditions (for example, bleeding, impaired respiratory function, etc.).
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, for example, based on ibuprofen or paracetamol, will help tame the excessive production of prostaglandins and relieve inflammation. And vasodilator drugs, in particular, based on drotaverine, will improve blood circulation.
If the drug does not help and the pain does not subside or worsens, there is no need to self-medicate by increasing the dosage - call an ambulance or go to the clinic for help yourself.
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For many women, the onset of menstruation is marked by severe pain in the abdomen and lower back.
Feelings similar to seizures during childbirth can knock you out of your usual routine and force you to stay in bed for a day or two.
The gynecologist explained why this symptom appears and how to get rid of it.
Where do pains come from during menstruation?
The main reason for the appearance of spasms during "critical" days (dysmenorrhea or algodysmenorrhea) is an excess of prostaglandins. These are hormone-like substances that are released from the mucous membrane of the uterus during the menstrual period. They contribute to the reduction and relaxation of the uterus, which ensures the process of its cleansing. When there are too many of them, a spasm occurs, blood circulation is disturbed and severe pain appears.
One of the provocateurs of excessive production of prostaglandins can be an inflammatory process in the organs of the small pelvis, associated, for example, with recently undergone operations or infections. Smoking, following strict diets and other negative factors that affect both the general condition of the body and the reproductive system can also lead to such a phenomenon.
In any case, if severe pain bothers you during every menstruation, then you should consult a doctor and find out their real cause. If they rarely appear, you can try to help yourself.
Heating pad to help
First of all, when the pain just "turns on" and begins to intensify, try to get rid of it without the help of drugs. An excellent option is a heating pad (if you don't have one, use a bottle of warm water or heated towels).
Do a self-massage
Another way to help yourself is to have a simple ten-minute massage. It will help to relax the muscles, increase blood flow to them, stimulate the production of natural endorphins, which will eventually relieve the spasm.
So, first of all, massage the lower back and sacrum. With circular pressure movements of the fingers, work on each point, especially the dimples above the buttocks. Next, with light movements of the palms up and down, "stroke" the abdominal area along the pelvic bone and the area from the pubic bone to the navel.
After the massage, take a warm shower and lie in bed for approximately half an hour.
Take medicine
If none of the above methods helped, it's time to resort to medication, but be sure to pay attention to their contraindications and dosage, so as not to provoke more serious conditions (for example, bleeding, impaired respiratory function, etc.).
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, for example, based on ibuprofen or paracetamol, will help tame the excessive production of prostaglandins and relieve inflammation. And vasodilator drugs, in particular, based on drotaverine, will improve blood circulation.
If the drug does not help and the pain does not subside or worsens, there is no need to self-medicate by increasing the dosage - call an ambulance or go to the clinic for help yourself.
