UNDERSTANDING MENSTRUAL OR PERIOD PAIN ( MENSTRUAL CRAMPS)

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Dysmenorrhea (Menstrual or period pain) 
Dysmenorrhea is a painful sensation felt usually at the lower abdomen by females in reproductive age before and/or during a menstrual period. 
It is the cramping pain you feel when you are on your period. 
It usually begin after your ovulation and can be mild or severe. 
4 out of 5 ladies in reproductive age are said to have cramps. 

How does it happen? 
Your uterus (womb) releases a hormone-like substance called prostaglandin from it's lining. 
During your menstruation, the prostaglandin mediates the contraction and relaxation of the muscles of your uterus so that it will expel unwanted tissues and blood from it's lining. 
Excess of prostaglandin causes a more serious contraction which will reduce blood flow to that area of your uterus. By doing this, oxygen (which is carried in the blood) to that area is reduced causing pain. 

When cramps is from menstruation, it is called primary dysmenorrhea. When it is from other disease conditions like uterine fibroid, endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory diseases, it is called secondary dysmenorrhea. 

Cramps can be accompanied by: 
Diarrhea or loose stool
Headaches
Nausea and vomiting 
Dizziness
Bloating 
Sweating
Constipation
Lower back pain 

Control and management :
Most common means of relieving yourself from menstrual pain or cramps is by the use of drugs. 
Ibuprofen is a common drug used. It is a Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug. 
For Adults, it's used by mouth (Orally) in a dose of 400mg every 4 hours. 
Some people take 400mg every 8 hours while some take up to 800mg as it may depend on the severity of the pain. 

Others are naproxen, diclofenac, Cataflam, panadol etc. 
It's best you consult a health or medical expert for proper evaluation. 





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