Patient's question:
I have had menstrual cramps since my first period. At first, it wasn't very serious, just occasional pain, but later it developed into stomach pain for several days before and after my period, and it was so severe that I would break into a cold sweat. I have tried many methods without success, which makes me very troubled.What kind of help do I need: How to deal with stomach pain during menstruation?
Doctor's answer:
Severe lower abdominal pain that occurs during the menstrual period and naturally disappears after the period is called dysmenorrhea. Most dysmenorrhea occurs 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. The characteristics of the abdominal pain are closely related to menstruation—pain does not occur if menstruation does not take place. Therefore, abdominal pain unrelated to menstruation is not dysmenorrhea. Care for dysmenorrhea: