Patient's question:
One week, it's just a little pain in the lower abdomen, and I haven't gone to the hospital yet.Doctor's answer:
Dysmenorrhea occurs due to excessively high levels of prostaglandin synthesis in the endometrium, causing abnormal uterine contractions. Clinically, it is divided into primary dysmenorrhea and secondary dysmenorrhea. It is a common gynecological condition.Primary dysmenorrhea often occurs within one year after menarche, without pelvic organic lesions, and is also referred to as functional dysmenorrhea. Examples include: psychological factors, uterine developmental abnormalities, excessive anteroposterior flexion of the uterus, etc.
Secondary dysmenorrhea typically occurs two years after menarche and is caused by pelvic organic lesions, such as:
1. Pelvic inflammation, adnexitis, parametritis.
2. Endometriosis, adenomyosis of the uterus.
3. Uterine fibroids.
Therefore, it is recommended that you visit a regular hospital for examination to confirm the cause and receive symptomatic treatment. Oral ibuprofen and Xiaoyao pills can help alleviate the pain. Wishing you good health!