Patient's question:
Since the age of 11, severe menstrual cramps have been accompanying me until now.Doctor's answer:
Hello, generally primary dysmenorrhea does not cause infertility unless there is organic damage. Many large hospitals have departments of gynecology and obstetrics that can perform the corresponding examinations and treatments. It is recommended that you carefully identify the cause and treat it accordingly. Dietary therapy can play a good role in prevention and treatment.For patients with dysmenorrhea, it is advisable to follow a light and easily digestible diet 3-5 days before the onset of menstruation. They should eat foods that are easy to digest and avoid overeating. In particular, it is best to avoid cold and raw foods, as they can stimulate uterine and fallopian tube contractions, thereby inducing or worsening dysmenorrhea.
Once menstruation has started, it is even more important to avoid all cold, difficult-to-digest, and irritating foods, such as chili peppers, raw scallions, raw garlic, pepper, and strong alcohol. During this period, patients can eat some sour foods, such as pickled vegetables and vinegar, as sour foods can help relieve pain.