Patient's question:
Every time I have my period, I feel stomach pain, and sometimes it's severe menstrual cramps that require medication to relieve. Treating it through dietary supplements has had no effect at all. I've been to many hospitals for check-ups and treatment, but I haven't been cured yet. What kind of help do I want: How can menstrual cramps be relieved?Doctor's answer:
Analysis of the condition: Your symptoms are indicative of dysmenorrhea. Research shows that the formation of dysmenorrhea is primarily caused by high levels of prostaglandins in the endometrium and blood. Under the influence of progesterone, the secretory phase endometrium can synthesize and release more prostaglandins. When the endometrium sheds, a large amount of prostaglandins is released, leading to the contraction of uterine smooth muscles and blood vessels, which results in dysmenorrhea. If prostaglandins enter the bloodstream, they can cause spasm of the gastrointestinal smooth muscles, leading to symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.