Period Pain: According to the biology of women’s body, they have to go through menstrual cycle every month. Sometimes it comes and goes away after a few days, but sometimes its occurrence is so painful that it becomes difficult to bear, it becomes difficult for the girls to even get up and the body starts breaking down.
In such a situation, let us know how we can get relief from painful pain or cramps during periods-
What causes pain during periods?
1. Primary Dysmenorrhea:
During periods, your body releases hormones, which cause contraction in the uterus, which helps the lining of the uterus to come out. Apart from normal stomach pain, this contraction is often felt in the form of leg pain and back pain. But it reduces with age and usually lasts only for one or two days after the beginning of the period.
2. Secondary Dysmenorrhea:
This is not very common, that is, it occurs in very few people, which is due to the underlying disorder or sometimes due to infection. In this, the pain does not last only till the beginning of periods but continues throughout the cycle. In this there is more bleeding and the period continues for a longer time.
Home remedies to reduce period pain
- Relax and sleep well. Putting essential oil in the bathtub and lying down comfortably can provide relief from pain.
- Applying heat to pain provides relief. You can get relief by placing a pain relief pad or a hot water bag on the pain.
- Massaging your stomach and lower back can also provide relief from pain.
- Doing light exercise increases the flow of blood to the pelvic area, which provides relief from pain.
- Do meditation and take deep breaths.
- Use the medicine only if you do not get time to rest even during your period.
What to do and what not to do during periods
- reduce caffeine intake
- Stay away from alcohol and cigarettes
- Exercising 5 days a week provides relief from periods and prevents weight gain, which reduces the chances of irregular menstrual cycles.
- Include such things in food and drinks which are rich in fiber and protein. Include green leafy vegetables, fruits and salads during periods.
- Avoid drinks that have high sugar content; consume fresh fruit juices instead of canned fruit juices.
- Consult your health care provider and start taking vitamin supplements.
When should one seek medical help?
- When no home remedies work
- When there is no relief even with pain medication
- If there is heavy bleeding during your periods continuously for two-three months and the cramps do not subside.
- Even when you are not on your periods, you still experience cramps.
- When there is pain in other parts of your body such as waist, thighs, knees and lower back.
- You also have fever along with cramps.
Extra Tips:
It is completely normal for you to feel slight discomfort during periods, there is nothing to worry about, but if such a situation starts happening daily then you should visit a gynecologist.
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