Rule painful (dysmenorrhea)

What are menstrual cramps?

Many women experience pain or discomfort with their rules. In most, the pain or discomfort is not serious enough to interfere with daily activities or require special attention. However, for some women the rules are very disabling and problematic due to pain and the discomfort. These women often do not attend their school or work until they recover, usually in one or two days.

Although annoying, painful rules are rarely a sign of real illness. If the pain caused by the rule are more than a discomfort, you should consult your doctor or gynecologist.

What causes menstrual cramps?

The pains are caused by muscle contractions of the womb during menstruation . The contractions are triggered by releasing substances called prostaglandins that are actually a hormone produced by the innermost lining of the womb (the endometrium).

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• Heavy periods (menorrhagia)
• Irregular periods or limited

How can you avoid menstrual pains?

The best thing you can do besides convinced that is not ill, is to maintain a good physical condition. This can be achieved by a healthy lifestyle with regular exercise, proper rest and, if possible, avoid stress. Occasionally, some are useful drugs for pain relief, such as analgesics or anti-inflammatory drugs the doctor or pharmacist can advise you.

What can the doctor do?

First, your doctor may prescribe a treatment that includes anti-inflammatory drugs and oral contraceptives. Oral contraceptives ovulation removed, so that the production of prostaglandins and thus pain is reduced.

If the menstrual pain is not relieved by medications provided by the physician, it seems appropriate to make a visit to the gynecologist to investigate possible causes of dysmenorrhea. As part of the study, the specialist perform a gynecological examination and may order some tests as ultrasound , and even, in special cases, a laparoscopy (a technique that involves a small incision below the navel through which a tube is inserted to visualize the internal genitalia).

If it is discovered that the cause of pain is a disease such as pelvic inflammatory disease , endometriosis or fibroid or fibroids, the treatment will be specific to that problem.