Patient's question:
I have severe menstrual cramps. I have taken Western medicine and many Chinese herbal medicines before, but they haven't helped. The first injection worked very well, and the pain stopped. Where can I massage to relieve menstrual cramps?Doctor's answer:
Based on your symptoms, it is likely that most cases of menstrual pain are primary dysmenorrhea. Primary dysmenorrhea is mainly related to elevated levels of prostaglandins in the endometrium. This primarily requires psychological treatment—completely eliminating tension and anxiety can alleviate pain. Sufficient rest, deep sleep, regularity, and appropriate exercise, as well as quitting smoking, can also help relieve pain. If these measures are not tolerable, oral medications can be used for treatment. For example, oral medications such as phenylephrine and caffeine tablets or ibuprofen can help alleviate menstrual pain. Compared to acupressure methods, the effectiveness of this approach is not very good. Applying a warm palace patch to the abdomen can also provide relief.