What Is Menstrual Pain?

MENSTRUAL CRAMPS
    (Dysmenorrhoea )
Menstrual cramps which is also known as dysmenorrhea is an unpleasant sensation felt in the lower abdomen. It occurs both before and during menstruation. Menstrual cramps begins one or two years a woman starts getting her period or menses ,becomes less as the woman ages and may entirely stop after the woman has her first baby.
Menstrual cramps have been categorised as follows :
TYPES OF MENSTRUAL CRAMPS
>PRIMARY: Primary menstrual cramps, are the normal cramps experienced every month without any underlying condition.
>SECONDARY: This type last longer than common menstrual cramps. Normally has an underlying condition.
CAUSES OF PRIMARY MENSTRUAL CRAMPS.
The uterus contract throughout the menstrual cycle , the uterine muscles contract when prostaglandins are produced. Over production of prostaglandins leads to excessive contraction of the uterus minimizing the supply of oxygen to the muscles leading to menstrual cramps.
CAUSES OF SECONDARY MENSTRUAL CRAMPS.
Uterine fibroid
Narrowing of the cervix
Endometriosis: when tissue from the lining of the uterus grows outside of it
Pelvic inflammatory disease: caused by a bacteria
HOW TO RELIEVE MENSTRUAL CRAMPS
>Drug: drugs like aspirin , Tylenol or Acetaminophen and ibuprofen can
relieve menstrual cramps.
>Place hot water bottle on your lower back or abdomen
>Rest
>Warm bath
>Avoid foods that contains salt, caffeine, and sugar.
>Take in substances rich in magnesium eg chocolate[sugar free], banana
>Massage lower back or abdomen.
>Exercise
>Avoid smoking and drinking alcohol
>Take in substances that contain vitamin B6 eg oatmeal, chicken breast, and banana
>Take in zinc substances eg red meat and poultry
>Vitamin B3 substances eg tuna and vegetable oils
>Take green tea
>Consume more oily fish: it helps produce good prostaglandins which are anti-inflammatory eg sardines, mackerel ,herrings, salmon[they
contain omega 3 fatty acids]
                                    

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