Patient's question:
Hello Doctor:I would like to ask that my wife experiences abdominal pain every time she has her period. Last year, she had an abortion, and after a check-up, it was found to be vaginitis, but after it healed, she still experiences abdominal pain every time she has her period, and it has been several months now. She has taken medication, but it hasn’t helped. What do you think she might have? Since I feel too embarrassed to go to the hospital, what illness could it be, and what kind of medication should she take?
Thank you
Doctor's answer:
Generally, mild menstrual pain can often be relieved by keeping warm, avoiding spicy and cold foods, among other measures. If the pain is severe and does not subside, pathological factors cannot be ruled out, such as uterine fibroids, adenomyosis, endometriosis, or pelvic inflammatory disease, which may all exacerbate menstrual pain. It is recommended that you visit a gynecology department in the hospital for relevant examinations to identify the cause and receive targeted treatment. Drinking ginger and brown sugar water, consuming warm milk, and eating bananas can also help alleviate menstrual pain. Additionally, using a hot water bag to warm the lower abdomen and soaking feet in warm water can provide relief.