Patient's question:
I feel lower back pain during my menstrual period. In the first three days of my period, the blood flow is heavy, and for the next four days, it's just brown discharge. During bowel movements, I feel like it's the cervix that's hurting. For this situation, I want to know if it could be a gynecological disease?Doctor's answer:
Recurring severe lower abdominal pain during the menstrual period, which naturally disappears after the period, is called dysmenorrhea. Most cases of dysmenorrhea occur during menstruation, while some people experience it a few days before the period. The abdominal pain worsens after the onset of menstruation and returns to normal afterward. Pay attention to and maintain menstrual hygiene, and avoid consuming extremely cold or spicy foods that are highly stimulating during the premenstrual period and during menstruation. Regular physical exercise should be strengthened, especially for those with weak constitutions, and attention should also be paid to maintaining a stable nutritional state. Completely eliminate the tension and fear associated with menstruation, alleviate mental concerns, and maintain a cheerful mood. Appropriate labor and activities can be engaged in, but rest should be taken.