Menstruation also called as a menses or period, is the regular monthly passage of blood with mucosal tissues primarily from the inner lining of the uterus through the vagina. It is a natural change that occurs in the female reproductive system that makes the female body ready for pregnancy. Slight uneasiness, pain, cramping, and discomfort during menstruation are normal. It is a very usual thing for young girls to have pain with their monthly cycle. But undue excessive pain may cause to miss work or school.
Menstrual pain: It is pain during menses, medically called dysmenorrhea. The intensity can range from dull to severe. There are two types: primary and secondary.
Primary dysmenorrhea: It occurs after a few years of menarche in young adolescent girls with no detectable organic cause. The female experiences cramps and pain before and during menstruation.
Secondary dysmenorrhea: It occurs in women of 30-45 years of age. It is a painful period due to some underlying anatomic and pelvic pathologies such as endometriosis or uterine fibroids. The women usually have normal monthly periods earlier in life.
Although there is no identifiable cause for menstrual pain, it is noticed that chemical called prostaglandins produced in a woman's body may cause symptoms associated with menstrual discomfort. It is secreted from uterine cells as a result of the destruction of endometrial cells right before the menstrual period. Its main function is the contraction of the uterine muscles along with the other inflammatory mediators in the uterus. Women with high levels of prostaglandin experience more powerful contractions similar to labor pains. Prostaglandins act on parietal cells in the stomach wall and inhibit the secretion of acids. It is a regulatory hormone which induces labor. It may also be responsible for vomiting, diarrhea, and headaches that accompany painful periods.
Other causes: High levels of leukotrienes.
Mechanism: The muscles of uterus undergo contraction during menstruation due to change in hormone levels. If the muscles contract excessively, it can press against nearby blood vessels. This causes ischemia and briefly cuts off the oxygen supply to the uterus. This lack of oxygen causes pain and cramping.
Heating pad – microwavable heating pack placed on lower abdomen may help. Be sure to check that the heating pad is not too hot, as it can burn your skin.
Soothing warm bath – be sure the water is not too hot otherwise will burn your skin.
Acupuncture and Yoga are helpful to relieve stress and muscular cramps.
Tracking your menstrual cycle will help to notice any pattern in pain and your periods.
MAGNESIUM PHOSPHORICUM PENTARKAN.
It is a natural solution for menstrual pain or any associated problems. It has an antispasmodic action, relieves abdominal cramps and colic associated with menstrual pain. It controls clotting of blood during menses.
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