Patient's question:
All symptoms: I am 18 years old, and during my period, I have severe lower abdominal pain and a heavy feeling in my rectum, as if I need to defecate all the time. There are also symptoms of cold and nausea.Onset time and cause: The first two days of my period are particularly painful, but the pain subsides after blood clots are expelled on the third day. The menstrual flow is also quite heavy.
Treatment history: I have taken Yuemei Shu Dysmenorrhea Granules and many traditional Chinese medicines, but they haven’t been effective.
Help needed: I want to find an effective medication to quickly treat this condition.
Doctor's answer:
Hello, from the perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine, dysmenorrhea is often caused by qi stagnation and blood stasis, or by cold and dampness stagnation. The principle of relieving dysmenorrhea is usually to activate blood circulation and resolve stagnation, breaking down blood clots that are blocking the exit, so that the pain will subside. You can take Dingkun Dan water pills, which are known for nourishing qi and blood, regulating menstruation, and relieving depression. They are effective for menstrual pain caused by qi stagnation and blood stasis. If the pain is particularly severe, you can take some vitamin supplements, such as B-complex vitamins, which have a significant effect on relieving pain caused by menstrual tension. Vitamins can stabilize mood and help women fall asleep quickly, which is beneficial for reducing abdominal pain. Medications like vitamins can be taken before the menstrual period arrives. If the period has already started, you can drink some brown sugar water to warm the uterus and alleviate pain. Additionally, before the menstrual period arrives, you can drink Eucommia ulmoides granules, which is one of the best herbal remedies for women's menstrual health.