Dysmenorrhoea (Menstrual cramps) is defined as difficult menstrual flow or painful menstruation. Menstrual cramps of some degree affect more than an estimated 50% of women, and among these, up to 15% would describe their menstrual cramps as severe. Surveys of adolescent girls show that over 90% of girls report having menstrual cramps.
There are 2 types of dysmenorrhoea:
1. Primary Dysmenorrhoea
There are 2 types of dysmenorrhoea:
1. Primary Dysmenorrhoea
2. Secondary dysmenorrhoea
It is menstrual pain that's not a symptom of an underlying gynaecologic disorder but is related to the normal process of menstruation. Fortunately for many women, the problem eases as they mature, particularly after pregnancy. Although it may be painful and sometimes debilitating for brief periods of time, it is not harmful. Primary dysmenorrhoea is more likely to affect adolescent girls.
Release of hormones like prostaglandins cause the uterus to contract. When the uterine muscles contract, they constrict the blood supply to the tissue of the endometrium causing pain. Other causes are Psychological and social stress, Smoking, Obesity
It is menstrual pain that is generally related to some kind of gynaecologic disorder. Most of these disorders can be easily treated with medications or surgery. Secondary dysmenorrhoea is more likely to affect women during adulthood.
The underlying cause could be fibroids, endometriosis, Sexually transmitted infections, pelvic inflammatory diseases etc
Symptoms:
‐Pain in lower abdomen that may be felt in the hip, lower back and thighs.
‐For most women, the pain usually starts shortly before or during their menstrual period, peaks after 24 hours, and subsides after 2 to 3 days.
‐Sometimes clots or pieces of bloody tissue from the lining of the uterus are expelled from the uterus, causing pain.
‐Nausea /Vomiting
‐Constipation /Diarrhoea
‐General Achiness
‐Mood swings
Diagnosis: Clinical evaluation, Ultrasonography, hormonal blood tests.
Treatment:
Conventional: Symptomatic pain relievers in primary dysmenorrhoea, treating underlying cause by hormones or surgery.
Homeopathy: Even though nobody thinks of homeopathy in an acute condition of dysmenorrhoea, miraculous cure can be seen in such cases with or without the assistance of conventional treatment. In homeopathic treatment medicines are given for normal ovulation and menstruation in a natural way rather than for inducing artificial menstruation or suppressing normal ovulation via external hormones. So, it goes with nature to treat the condition for getting normal, regular cycle of ovulation and subsequent menses.
Diet: Low‐fat vegetarian diet has been reported to reduce menstrual pain in some women.
Baddha Konasana
Exercise: Exercises that involve stretching your body can help ease cramps that occur with dysmenorrhoea. Do deep abdominal breathing. It helps to lessen stress, which can make your pain worse. The Baddha Konasana or “Cobbler’s Pose” of Yoga is very helpful for dysmenorrhoea.
It is menstrual pain that's not a symptom of an underlying gynaecologic disorder but is related to the normal process of menstruation. Fortunately for many women, the problem eases as they mature, particularly after pregnancy. Although it may be painful and sometimes debilitating for brief periods of time, it is not harmful. Primary dysmenorrhoea is more likely to affect adolescent girls.
Release of hormones like prostaglandins cause the uterus to contract. When the uterine muscles contract, they constrict the blood supply to the tissue of the endometrium causing pain. Other causes are Psychological and social stress, Smoking, Obesity
It is menstrual pain that is generally related to some kind of gynaecologic disorder. Most of these disorders can be easily treated with medications or surgery. Secondary dysmenorrhoea is more likely to affect women during adulthood.
The underlying cause could be fibroids, endometriosis, Sexually transmitted infections, pelvic inflammatory diseases etc
Symptoms:
‐Pain in lower abdomen that may be felt in the hip, lower back and thighs.
‐For most women, the pain usually starts shortly before or during their menstrual period, peaks after 24 hours, and subsides after 2 to 3 days.
‐Sometimes clots or pieces of bloody tissue from the lining of the uterus are expelled from the uterus, causing pain.
‐Nausea /Vomiting
‐Constipation /Diarrhoea
‐General Achiness
‐Mood swings
Diagnosis: Clinical evaluation, Ultrasonography, hormonal blood tests.
Treatment:
Conventional: Symptomatic pain relievers in primary dysmenorrhoea, treating underlying cause by hormones or surgery.
Homeopathy: Even though nobody thinks of homeopathy in an acute condition of dysmenorrhoea, miraculous cure can be seen in such cases with or without the assistance of conventional treatment. In homeopathic treatment medicines are given for normal ovulation and menstruation in a natural way rather than for inducing artificial menstruation or suppressing normal ovulation via external hormones. So, it goes with nature to treat the condition for getting normal, regular cycle of ovulation and subsequent menses.
Diet: Low‐fat vegetarian diet has been reported to reduce menstrual pain in some women.
Baddha Konasana
Exercise: Exercises that involve stretching your body can help ease cramps that occur with dysmenorrhoea. Do deep abdominal breathing. It helps to lessen stress, which can make your pain worse. The Baddha Konasana or “Cobbler’s Pose” of Yoga is very helpful for dysmenorrhoea.
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