Patient's question:
[Condition Description: My period has started for one day, and suddenly at night I felt pain in my lower abdomen; it's not constant pain but comes in waves, and it's really unbearable. What can I do at home? Treatment history and effectiveness: I haven't been treated for this, and it has never happened before. What kind of help do I want: What can I do at home?]Doctor's answer:
The situation you described should first be considered as dysmenorrhea, which refers to severe lower abdominal and bilateral pain that occurs during the menstrual period and naturally disappears after the period ends. Dysmenorrhea can be divided into two types: primary dysmenorrhea and secondary dysmenorrhea. Primary dysmenorrhea refers to abdominal pain that occurs from the onset of menstruation, while secondary dysmenorrhea refers to menstrual abdominal pain that appears after several years or even a decade of menstruation. The causes of the two types of dysmenorrhea are different. The causes of primary dysmenorrhea include conditions such as a narrow cervix or underdeveloped uterus, while secondary dysmenorrhea is often caused by diseases, such as endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, or pelvic congestion. It is also possible to rule out gynecological inflammation, ovarian issues, or endocrine disorders. It is recommended that you visit a hospital for examination, while avoiding the insertion of unclean objects into the vagina.