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Dysmenorrhea - Treatment

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Treatment of dysmenorrhea is by giving analgesics that work by suppressing prostaglandin production. In secondary dysmenorrhea treatment depends upon the underlying cause.

Primary Dysmenorrhea is usually treated with anti prostaglandins medication. Most patients show improvement with drugs called - Non- steroidal anti – inflammatory (NSAID) drugs. 

Certain general measures can help to reduce the severity of the symptoms and avoid medications. 

General measures

Heat – Apply a heating pad to the lower abdomen.

Self-massage – Do circular massage with the fingertips around lower abdomen.

Exercise – Walk or exercise regularly.

Diet – Eat light and frequent meals. Increase intake of complex carbohydrates and decrease intake of salt, sugar, alcohol and caffeine.

Stress reduction – Practicing techniques like meditation and yoga can reduce stress.
Drugs

Prostaglandin synthetase inhibitors drugs called - Non-steroidal anti – inflammatory drugs (NSAID)
These drugs act by mechanism
Inhibiting the enzyme prostaglandin synthetase enzyme
Reduce prostaglandin synthesis
Inhibit inflammatory reaction and pain.
NSAIDs mainly used are –Ibuprofen, Naproxen, Mefenamic acid, Aspirin.

Hormonal therapy

Combination type Oral contraceptive pills provide complete pain relief for over 80% of women. They act by -
Inhibiting ovulation
Reduce prostaglandin production
Decrease menstrual cramps
In secondary Dysmenorrhea treatment depends upon the underlying cause. This could include
  • Treating with antibiotics for pelvic infection
  • Surgical removal of fibroids or polyps in uterus.
  • Dilatation of a narrow cervical canal.
  • Treating endometriosis.

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Posted by:  janice123(Guest)  Posted on: 02/09/2012
hope that this kind of sickness in me would gone and would never be back again,,,,since then I've been having this,,,and it hurts a lot



Posted by:  ennairam_23  Posted on: 03/17/2011
I am one of those lucky women who have not experienced dysmenorrhea! If you're a woman and your dysmenorrhea is so painful that it disrupts your daily routine, better to have yourself checked by a doctor, specifically an OB-GYN. You might have an underlying problem that contributes to the dysmenorrhea.



Posted by:  sriee  Posted on: 12/28/2010
how to get immediate menses.please suggest me


Posted by:  mrcdt  Posted on: 01/17/2012
my sister-in-law and my bff took this product that helped them..




Posted by:  honey007rmsas(Guest)  Posted on: 03/05/2009
Well I tried all of the above and none of them work. So I'm managing with painkillers. This list needs to be updated


Posted by:  mrcdt  Posted on: 01/17/2012
u can contact me for suggestions..




Posted by:  duway  Posted on: 01/01/2009
The use of Anion / Love Moon sanitary napkin may reduce the pain. It's made of cotton(First layer using ultra thin cotton to make it comfortable & dry to prevent the skin from wetness. Middle layer: high effective powerful absorbent material, coagulate liquid to jelly, prevent sticky feeling on surface. Bottom layer: made of breathable material: makes wetness in air form get through easily in order to achieve wetness releasing purpose, reduce wetness, maintain dry, fresh & breathable, plant gel, Anion chip(patent-enhance immunity, remove toxin&anti germs, control odor), completed with vaginal inflamation self-test card(patent). Many sanitary napkins are made of recycle paper & bleaching that can cause CA Cervixs


Posted by:  guest  Posted on: 04/01/2009
These dont work in curbing pain at all




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