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July 12-2011 All About Women Health - Dysmenorrhea

Dysmenorrhea, The Menstrual Discomfort
By Bardnurz Sham


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The discomfort associated with menstrual pain (also known as dysmenorrhea) range from cramps in the lower abdomen, diarrhea and frequent urination to sweating, bloating, nausea and vomiting. Mood swings, head and back aches, and upper thigh and back pain are also not unusual.

Prostaglandins are hormones like body chemicals that become more active right before your period begins. These chemicals gather in the lining of your uterus and are alternately released and absorbed by the uterine muscle, causing all those contraction and cramps.

Types of Dysmenorrhea:

Primary dysmenorrhea: Typically occurs in adolescents and usually begins 2 to 3 years following their first period. The cramps begin just before the onset of bleeding and usually stop within 2 or 3 days. They may persist throughout your 20s or until you deliver a child after which for unknown reasons, they're likely to decrease in intensity or go away entirely.

Secondary dysmenorrhea: Occurs mainly in women in their 30's or 40's and is attributed to some underlying causes such as endometriosis, fibroid or pelvic inflammatory disease. It can often be distinguished from primary dysmenorrhea by the fact that the pain usually continues for the duration of bleeding.

Relief for cramps:

Analgesics: If your cramps are too painful to ignore, try non-streoidal anti inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen and mefenamic acid. Such medications work best when taken before during your period.

Nutritional Supplements: Some women find that nutritional supplements such as evening primrose oil, magnesium, calcium or vitamin B6 help relieve their pain.

Exercise. It reduce discomfort.

Apply some heat: Warmth can often soothe cramps. Take a long, hot bath or place a hot water bottle or heating pad on your stomach.

Gently massage your lower abdomen.

Go easy on the coffee: Taking in less caffeine does help some women feel better.

Get enough sleep: Dealing with discomfort is a lot easier when you're not tired and cranky.

When to seek Medical advice.

Although some pain during menstruation in normal excessive pain is not.

See doctor if:

- The pain is getting worse with each period.

-The pain lasts longer than the first 2 days of your period.

-Medicines that you have used in the past can no longer control the pain.

-Menstrual bleeding has become increasingly heavy

-The pain is accompanied by fever

-There is abnormal discharge or bleeding.

-The pain occurs at times unrelated to menstruation.

Bardnurz Sham, a young nutritionist who devote his daily activities to food and nutritional science. Doesn't believe in chemical base source of food which contain preservative, coloring and acid base foods. Write an article to educate people so that they can improve their life by eat well and have a wonderful life.

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