Patient's question:
Female, 33 years old, experiencing severe lower abdominal pain during menstruation, it's really troublesome. I want to consult, what should I do if the dysmenorrhea doesn't improve?Doctor's answer:
Painful menstruation is generally caused by hormonal changes in the body and is a normal physiological phenomenon. However, it is not ruled out that there may be pathological possibilities. Pathological dysmenorrhea is usually caused by conditions such as pelvic inflammatory disease, cervical inflammation, endometriosis, etc. These diseases require timely treatment. During the menstrual period, attention should be paid to personal hygiene, appropriate diet, and avoiding cold exposure to prevent catching a cold. Different causes lead to different symptoms, and patients need to seek systematic and standardized examinations at reputable tertiary hospitals as soon as possible based on their specific conditions to receive targeted treatment. Additionally, patients should maintain regular routines, take measures to prevent cold exposure, consume light and soft foods in daily diet, ensure good ventilation, and drink plenty of hot water.