Every woman experiences different menstrual periods differently, although some understand it, others have intense pains, so they spend their biggest time in bed taking painkillers.
Cramps, nausea, headache, vomiting, diarrhea & menstruation are not so pleasant, especially for those women suffering from dysmenorrhea, and although they have tried almost everything, they end up claiming that there is no solution to their problem.
There are, however, some little secrets that help women relieve pain and alleviate the other symptoms of the menstrual cycle.The pains of period or dysmenorrhea usually start shortly before the blood descends and usually one to two days before the beginning of the cycle. The cases of young women who do not feel any pain during menstruation are not uncommon. Pain usually occurs one year after the woman's first period. These are severe abdominal pains, cramps inside the thighs, nausea, migraines, vomiting ...
Unfortunately, most of the times the pain of the period is not treated with due gravity. The woman's need to lie down in bed during menstruation, to take painkillers that often cause drowsiness, and the sense of weakness that feels and can end up putting the body 'out of function'.
But why do we feel pain during the menstrual cycle?
It seems that the burden of guilt falls on prostaglandins, hormones that increase significantly during the period of menstruation and prevent the uterus from being properly oxygenated. And the dilation of the uterus, however, to eliminate the blood can be considered as a fault for the pains.
To mitigate painful symptoms, anticonvulsants or anti-inflammatory drugs are often enough and it is good to consume them during the meal and drink plenty of water to avoid stomach irritation.
Also, as the drugs take some time to act in the body, it is a good idea not to wait until the pain is in a frenzy to get them. Prefer taking a painkiller when you feel the first pain.
But what do you do when the pain killers do not catch you? Go to plan B.
From our experience we know that sometimes the heat can work soothingly in the pain of the period. So try to fill your bathtub with hot water and stay there for a while, relaxing your waist and belly. If you do not have a bathtub at home, you can fill a warm water hot water as our grandmothers did in the good old days - and place it in the area you're hurting.
In general, it is advisable for women suffering from dysmenorrhea to practice some sports systematically. Physical exercise helps in the body's oxygenation and blood circulation, which significantly reduces the pains and side effects of the period. Relaxation and yoga can also be a major relief, helping to find relaxed postures for the pelvis, waist and abdomen.
You may have heard of two vegetable oils that fight the period's pain. These are the oils of the bourgeois and the butter. Both have beneficial properties for cramps, bloating, migraines, swelling of the chest and fluid retention and are found in capsule form in pharmacies. They should be used throughout the month to prepare the soil and act effectively during menstruation.
It is good when you have a period to restrict sausages and meat and instead instead prefer fatty fish that are rich in omega 3 fatty acids, the substance that reduces menstrual pain. In addition, with regard to nutrition, you should be aware that many studies have shown a clear mitigation of pain in women who did not consume sugar and animal fats during the week before menstruation, but increased vitamin B6 consumption (found in whole grains milling) and zinc (found in eggs, parsley, vegetables, oysters).
During the period, limit the coffees because they cause spasms and tension. Avoid as much stress as possible, dress with comfortable clothing and avoid in any case the tight clothes and trousers that push the abdomen. There is nothing worse about cramps and bloating.
In addition, there are essential oils that can function effectively against dysmenorrhea. At regular intervals, make a gentle massage in the abdomen, even if you do not feel pain or have no period. Essential oils renowned for their soothing properties are those of sage, chamomile, dandelion, jasmine and marjoram.
Beware, though. Essential oils are not applied directly to the skin. First, they should be mixed with a neutral oil, such as almond oil or avocado oil. Before using them, it is advisable to consult an expert. Incorrect use can lead to skin irritation even in a burn.
Obstetricians and gynecologists in some cases recommend using contraceptive pills to reduce the pain of the period. For some women, this solution proves to be life-saving and to others totally ineffective. In any case, mistrust the pill's solution because it has side effects on the body.
Caution! What we need to clarify is that we refer to primary dysmenorrhoea, that is, from which girls who have just started to have menstrual periods are usually suffering and are not directly associated with any apparent pathology and not secondary dysmenorrhea, which is usually caused after several years by the first period and may be due to clear organic causes such as endometriosis, complications from spiral insertion, fibroma in the uterus or the cervix. In the case of secondary dysmenorrhea, you should visit your gynecologist and have a specialized exam.
In addition, there are essential oils that can function effectively against dysmenorrhea. At regular intervals, make a gentle massage in the abdomen, even if you do not feel pain or have no period. Essential oils renowned for their soothing properties are those of sage, chamomile, dandelion, jasmine and marjoram.
Beware, though. Essential oils are not applied directly to the skin. First, they should be mixed with a neutral oil, such as almond oil or avocado oil. Before using them, it is advisable to consult an expert. Incorrect use can lead to skin irritation even in a burn.
Obstetricians and gynecologists in some cases recommend using contraceptive pills to reduce the pain of the period. For some women, this solution proves to be life-saving and to others totally ineffective. In any case, mistrust the pill's solution because it has side effects on the body.
Caution! What we need to clarify is that we refer to primary dysmenorrhoea, that is, from which girls who have just started to have menstrual periods are usually suffering and are not directly associated with any apparent pathology and not secondary dysmenorrhea, which is usually caused after several years by the first period and may be due to clear organic causes such as endometriosis, complications from spiral insertion, fibroma in the uterus or the cervix. In the case of secondary dysmenorrhea, you should visit your gynecologist and have a specialized exam.
In addition, there are essential oils that can function effectively against dysmenorrhea. At regular intervals, make a gentle massage in the abdomen, even if you do not feel pain or have no period.
