Patient's question:
A 35-year-old woman has been running to and from hospitals many times, but the results have always been unsatisfactory, and the condition has been recurring. Please ask: Why do menstrual cramps occur?Doctor's answer:
Prostaglandins significantly increase during a woman's menstrual period, causing the uterine smooth muscle to contract again, leading to lower abdominal spasmodic cramps, which is essentially the recurrence of menstrual cramps. If the uterine smooth muscle contracts excessively, it can also lead to a decrease in intrauterine pressure, and insufficient blood supply to the uterus can also stimulate pain neurons, triggering menstrual cramps again. There are many treatment methods for this condition, but since the patient's condition varies, the treatment approach also differs. Therefore, it is necessary for patients to seek professional medical evaluation as soon as possible for detailed testing so that they can receive targeted treatment.