Patient's question:
Female, 32 years old, has been experiencing lower back pain and abdominal cramps during menstruation. She wants to improve this condition. How can dysmenorrhea be treated to provide quick pain relief?Doctor's answer:
Dysmenorrhea is divided into primary dysmenorrhea and secondary dysmenorrhea. The former is functional, usually resolving after pregnancy, while the latter is organic, often resulting from conditions such as adenomyosis of the uterus or pelvic inflammatory disease. You should undergo a pelvic ultrasound and, and if necessary, a diagnostic to identify the specific causes of secondary dysmenorrhea, as different conditions may present with different symptoms. Patients need to seek systematic and standardized examinations at reputable tertiary hospitals as soon as possible based on their individual conditions to receive appropriate treatment. Additionally, patients should maintain regular sleep schedules, take precautions against cold and keep warm, consume light and soft foods, ensure good ventilation, and drink plenty of hot water.