Patient's question:
I have always had the problem of dysmenorrhea. Every time I have my period, my body feels very weak. The pain is excruciating, and it's extremely uncomfortable. Some people say that having a boyfriend will help alleviate it a bit. Why does having a boyfriend make dysmenorrhea feel better?Doctor's answer:
Dysmenorrhea is divided into primary dysmenorrhea and secondary dysmenorrhea. Primary dysmenorrhea is mainly caused by the excessive secretion of prostaglandins during a woman's menstrual period or by retroverted uterus leading to poor discharge of menstrual blood. Secondary dysmenorrhea is primarily caused by conditions such as chocolate cysts or endometriosis. This is because the endometrium has spread to other parts of the body, and during menstruation, it shrinks and peels off, stimulating pain. Therefore, the treatment methods for dysmenorrhea caused by different reasons are different.