Patient's question:
I feel like I'm about to get my period, my lower abdomen hurts really badly, and my knees also hurt a lot. What should I do? I've had a baby and she's over a year old now. I used to have symptoms of dysmenorrhea before.Doctor's answer:
After distinguishing between primary and secondary dysmenorrhea, the principle of etiological treatment should be adopted, and medication should not be used blindly. It is necessary to follow the principles of timely, adequate, and regular medication, and additional treatment plans should be adopted based on different conditions. Mental and psychological therapy, drug treatment, physical therapy, and other methods can also be used to alleviate the condition.Drug Treatment
Prostaglandin synthetase inhibitors, which inhibit the production of prostaglandins, have a significant analgesic effect. They only need to be used during the menstrual period, with a short duration of use, making them convenient and with minimal adverse reactions. They are often a must-have medication for primary dysmenorrhea. It should be emphasized that they can only fully exert their efficacy if used one day before the menstrual pain recurs and should be continued for 48 to 72 hours, or the duration of use should be chosen based on the previous dysmenorrhea days.