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Pain During Periods: What It Means
Menstrual pain is a pain that occurs in the lower abdomen of women, usually either preceding the monthly menstruation period or accompanying menstruation. The pain can differ widely, both in severity and in kind, ranging from a sharp pain to a throbbing pain and sometimes a shooting pain, all typical in their own ways.
Minor pain during menstruation is comparatively common, yet more severe pain, pain that requires the use of medication or limits daily activities, has been diagnosed as the health condition called dysmenorrhoea, which affects about one in seven women.
Also Read: 18 Home Remedies For Menstrual Cramps And Pain
However, severe menstrual pains accompanied by heavy and irregular periods can also be a sign of endometriosis. Menstrual pain is caused due to the release of prostaglandins, potent compounds within the body that also help stimulate labour.
It is these uterine muscle contractions that are accountable for menstrual pain. Other symptoms that might accompany menstrual pain are vomiting, tiredness, headaches, and diarrhoea. Menstrual pain can also be connected with excess blood loss during menstruation.
There are various types of treatment options available for menstrual pain. It has been proved that menstrual pain is caused by an imbalance between the anti-inflammatory compounds and pro-inflammatory compounds within the body.
The very best way to correct this discrepancy is the consumption of a natural anti inflammatory, omega-3 fatty acid, the best source of which is linseed oil.
Also Read: 5 Unbeatable Remedies To Manage Irregular Periods
Other natural nutritional supplements that have been proved to show a substantial beneficial impact on menstrual pain are vitamin E, magnesium, zinc and vitamin B1. These have been proved to be a remedy for nearly ninety percent of those experiencing dysmenorrhoea.
Anti-inflammatory drugs will also be helpful in managing menstrual pain, and additionally, there are many non drug treatment options which are efficient, like acupuncture, or home care techniques like applying hot compresses to the stomach to help relieve the distress of cramping.
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