Patient's question:
Every time my period comes, it's very painful. My entire waist and below it feels sore and weak. The blood flow during my period is quite heavy, so I take Huiren's Black Chicken White Ginseng Pills, and the condition improves. Is it normal for me to have this kind of menstrual pain all the time? I heard that having sexual intercourse might help, is that true? I also heard that sperm is beneficial for women, is that correct? Thank you.Doctor's answer:
Dysmenorrhea occurs due to excessively high levels of prostaglandins synthesized by the endometrium, leading to abnormal uterine contractions. Clinically, it is divided into primary dysmenorrhea and secondary dysmenorrhea. It is a common gynecological condition.Primary dysmenorrhea typically occurs within the first year after menarche and is not associated with pelvic organic lesions, also known as functional dysmenorrhea. Examples include psychological factors, uterine maldevelopment, excessive anteroposterior flexion of the uterus, etc.
Secondary dysmenorrhea usually occurs more than 2 years after menarche and is caused by pelvic organic lesions, such as: pelvic inflammatory disease, adnexitis, parametritis, endometriosis, adenomyosis, and uterine fibroids.
It is recommended that you seek medical attention promptly for examination and diagnosis, and actively undergo treatment.