Dysmenorrhea is a common gynecological issue among women, yet many neglect its treatment. In fact, dysmenorrhea poses significant risks; improper management may lead to infertility. So what factors cause dysmenorrhea?How should we treat it?
Does dysmenorrhea affect pregnancy?
Experts note that many cases of menstrual pain are pathological dysmenorrhea. Far from improving after marriage, the pain often intensifies over time. Beyond disrupting daily life, it may eventually affect other organs and lead to infertility.Some women who have experienced dysmenorrhea since adolescence often self-medicate without realizing that as they age, the nature of their pain may have changed from a common physiological cause to a disease. Unwittingly delaying diagnosis and treatment, they may only discover the issue when seeking treatment for infertility, resulting in increased suffering and greater treatment difficulty. There are two main causes of dysmenorrhea: 1.Primary Dysmenorrhea
Painful periods without organic lesions in the reproductive organs are termed "primary dysmenorrhea." This typically occurs in unmarried, childless women and generally does not affect fertility.
2. Secondary Dysmenorrhea
Painful periods caused by lesions in the reproductive organs are termed "secondary dysmenorrhea," or pathological dysmenorrhea.Its causes are complex and may include endometriosis, adenomyosis, uterine fibroids, endometrial polyps, intrauterine adhesions, rudimentary horn of uterus, pelvic inflammatory disease (acute or chronic), cervical stenosis, imperforate hymen, or vaginal septum. A series of examinations is necessary to determine the cause. Secondary dysmenorrhea carries a high risk of infertility.
What to Eat for Dysmenorrhea?
1. Motherwort and Jujube Decoction
【Ingredients】: 20 jujubes, 10g motherwort, 10g brown sugar.
【Preparation】: Simmer all ingredients in water. Drink the decoction once daily in the morning and evening.
【Benefits】: Warms the uterine channels, nourishes blood, dispels stasis, and alleviates pain. Effective for menstrual irregularities, pain, and lower back soreness caused by cold exposure during menstruation or anemia.
2. Angelica and Lamb Soup
【Ingredients】: 250g lamb, 30g angelica root, 10g ginger.
【Preparation】: Cut lamb into chunks. Place lamb, angelica root, and ginger in a pot. Add sufficient water. Simmer over low heat until tender. Season to taste. Strain and consume the broth.
【Benefits】: Warms the middle burner, dispels cold, nourishes blood, and regulates menstruation.
3. Astragalus and Angelica Soup
【Ingredients】: Astragalus 20g, Angelica 20g, White Peony Root 15g, Artemisia 10g, Japonica Rice 100g, Brown Sugar to taste.
【Preparation】: Simmer Astragalus, Angelica, White Peony, and Artemisia for 15 minutes. Strain liquid, add rice, and cook into porridge. Stir in brown sugar to taste when done.
【Benefits】: Tonifies qi and blood, strengthens spleen-stomach, alleviates pain, treats dysmenorrhea.