Important Things to Know About Dysmenorrhea
Being a woman is very hard because you need to endure a lot of pain. The most common pain that women suffer is the pain of giving birth; however, there is also another pain associated with the women's reproductive system and that is dysmenorrhea. Dysmenorrhea is the pain experienced by a woman before or during onset of menstruation.
A woman that experiences dysmenorrhea will feel a lot of cramps along the lower portion of the abdomen. Some of the other symptoms associated with dysmenorrhea are nausea and vomiting, feeling of fullness or bloating, change in mood, headache, backache, and body weakness. These symptoms often cause a woman to feel uncomfortable and weak, causing a disruption in the performance of activities of daily living.
In general, dysmenorrhea can be divided into two different kinds. These are primary and secondary dysmenorrhea. Primary dysmenorrhea is common among teenagers and young adults. This happens when menstruation is fast approaching. Usually, teenagers know that their period will be near approaching because they would feel cramping at the lower portions of their abdomen. For teenagers who have just started to menstruate, dysmenorrhea will be evident after two years or three years from the first menstruation.
Another type of dysmenorrhea is called as secondary dysmenorrhea. It usually happens in the later part of life. Women who are aged 30 to 40 are the ones who usually experience this type of dymenorrhea. However, unlike primary dysmenorrhea that doesn't pose serious threat; secondary dysmenorrhea is usually a symptom associated with other illnesses such as endometriosis, myomas or fibroids, and pelvic inflammatory disease. The distinct characteristic of secondary dysmenorrhea is that it does not stop even when menstruation is almost over.
During menstruation, the uterus releases a chemical called prostaglandin. This prostaglandin is responsible for the contractions of the uterine muscles. Although prostaglandin is freely released in the body, its levels are increased during menstruation; causing increased contractions that leads to the pain associated with menstruation, called as dysmenorrhea. Increased contractions would lead to muscle spasms depriving it with oxygen causing more pain.
Usually, the main treatment or relief for painful dysmenorrhea is non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or better known as NSAIDS. Samples of these drugs include ibuprofen and acetaminophen. A heat compress is also an effective way to relieve the discomfort brought about by dysmenorrhea. This can be done through the use of heating pads. However, it will be different for secondary dymenorrhea because it can be possibly caused by several underlying conditions. Necessary diagnostics would then be required to know what couldve caused the secondary dysmenorrhea.
A hot bath can be a good relief for the discomforts brought about by dysmenorrhea. Exercise can also be beneficial because it enhances circulation. These exercises don't need to be strenuous because a simple walking or jogging would be enough.
Rest is the best way to feel better during dysmenorrhea, although physical activity can also provide relief. Women who have a stronger ability to endure pain can perform multiple tasks without feeling weak even with dysmenorrhea. - 17274
A woman that experiences dysmenorrhea will feel a lot of cramps along the lower portion of the abdomen. Some of the other symptoms associated with dysmenorrhea are nausea and vomiting, feeling of fullness or bloating, change in mood, headache, backache, and body weakness. These symptoms often cause a woman to feel uncomfortable and weak, causing a disruption in the performance of activities of daily living.
In general, dysmenorrhea can be divided into two different kinds. These are primary and secondary dysmenorrhea. Primary dysmenorrhea is common among teenagers and young adults. This happens when menstruation is fast approaching. Usually, teenagers know that their period will be near approaching because they would feel cramping at the lower portions of their abdomen. For teenagers who have just started to menstruate, dysmenorrhea will be evident after two years or three years from the first menstruation.
Another type of dysmenorrhea is called as secondary dysmenorrhea. It usually happens in the later part of life. Women who are aged 30 to 40 are the ones who usually experience this type of dymenorrhea. However, unlike primary dysmenorrhea that doesn't pose serious threat; secondary dysmenorrhea is usually a symptom associated with other illnesses such as endometriosis, myomas or fibroids, and pelvic inflammatory disease. The distinct characteristic of secondary dysmenorrhea is that it does not stop even when menstruation is almost over.
During menstruation, the uterus releases a chemical called prostaglandin. This prostaglandin is responsible for the contractions of the uterine muscles. Although prostaglandin is freely released in the body, its levels are increased during menstruation; causing increased contractions that leads to the pain associated with menstruation, called as dysmenorrhea. Increased contractions would lead to muscle spasms depriving it with oxygen causing more pain.
Usually, the main treatment or relief for painful dysmenorrhea is non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or better known as NSAIDS. Samples of these drugs include ibuprofen and acetaminophen. A heat compress is also an effective way to relieve the discomfort brought about by dysmenorrhea. This can be done through the use of heating pads. However, it will be different for secondary dymenorrhea because it can be possibly caused by several underlying conditions. Necessary diagnostics would then be required to know what couldve caused the secondary dysmenorrhea.
A hot bath can be a good relief for the discomforts brought about by dysmenorrhea. Exercise can also be beneficial because it enhances circulation. These exercises don't need to be strenuous because a simple walking or jogging would be enough.
Rest is the best way to feel better during dysmenorrhea, although physical activity can also provide relief. Women who have a stronger ability to endure pain can perform multiple tasks without feeling weak even with dysmenorrhea. - 17274
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