Patient's question:
Female, 30 years old, has been experiencing lower back pain and abdominal cramps during menstruation. She wants to improve this condition. How can dysmenorrhea be quickly relieved?Doctor's answer:
First, we need to understand the cause of menstrual cramps. If it is the type of menstrual cramps we experience during our teenage years, we don't need to consider pregnancy-related factors. When young girls experience menstrual cramps, if you want to quickly promote blood circulation, it's simple—just place medication in the rectum. You can use indomethacin or take some pain relievers. However, the main thing is that you may develop tolerance. If you use medication every time, you might develop some tolerance. So, if you have them for a long time, you can try using cold compresses during your period. When your period is about to start, apply cold compresses to your abdomen to help the uterus contract and prevent cold exposure, especially in the lower abdomen. This will significantly reduce the symptoms. If it's difficult, you can take some menstrual relief medication.