What should I do if my aunt is in pain? What are the solutions?

Dysmenorrhea can be relieved by applying hot compresses to the abdomen, taking painkillers, drinking brown sugar ginger tea, moderate exercise, and seeking medical treatment. Dysmenorrhea is usually caused by excessive secretion of prostaglandins, abnormal uterine contractions, endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, adenomyosis and other causes.

1. Apply heat to the abdomen

Use a hot water bottle or baby warmer to compress the lower abdomen, and control the temperature at 40-50 degrees Celsius for 15-30 minutes each time. Hot compress can promote local blood circulation and relieve uterine smooth muscle spasm, thereby reducing pain. Be careful to avoid scalding the skin, and avoid using overheating or cold stimulation during menstruation.

2. Take painkillers

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen extended-release capsules, acetaminophen tablets, and naproxen sodium tablets can inhibit prostaglandin synthesis. These drugs are suitable for primary dysmenorrhea. It is recommended to use them under the guidance of a doctor and avoid taking them on an empty stomach. Patients with gastrointestinal ulcers should use it with caution and avoid drinking alcohol while taking the medicine.

3. Drink brown sugar ginger tea

Boil 10 grams of ginger slices and 20 grams of brown sugar with water and drink 1-2 times a day. The gingerol in ginger has anti-inflammatory effects, and the brown sugar can replenish energy. This method is suitable for people with cold constitution. Diabetic patients should control their sugar intake and stop if they experience stomach discomfort after drinking.

4. Moderate exercise

On the 2nd and 3rd days of your menstrual period, you can engage in low-intensity exercise such as walking and yoga, each session lasting no more than 30 minutes. Exercise promotes endorphin secretion and relieves pain sensitivity. Avoid swimming, sit-ups and other exercises that increase abdominal pressure. Exercise should be suspended if the amount of bleeding is excessive.

5. Seek medical treatment

Secondary dysmenorrhea requires investigation of organic diseases such as endometriosis. Doctors may prescribe short-acting contraceptives such as drospirenone and ethinylestradiol tablets to regulate hormones, or use goserelin extended-release implants to treat endometriosis lesions. Severe cases require laparoscopic surgery to remove the lesions, and postoperative conditioning with traditional Chinese medicine.

During menstruation, you should keep your abdomen warm and avoid cold or raw foods and strenuous exercise. Maintain a regular schedule and sleep no less than 7 hours a day. Record the menstrual cycle and pain level. If severe dysmenorrhea persists, a gynecological examination should be conducted promptly. The diet can increase foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids such as deep-sea fish and walnuts, and reduce caffeine and alcohol intake. Patients with long-term dysmenorrhea are recommended to undergo pelvic ultrasound examination every six months.