Dysmenorrhoea

Menstrual cramps or dysmenorrhoea are cramping pains in the lower abdomen. Many women have menstrual cramps just before and during their menstrual cycle. In some women, menstrual cramps can be severe enough to interfere with everyday activities. There are two types of dysmenorrhoea: primary and secondary. Primary dysmenorrhoea occurs in people who experience pain before and during menses. It’s mostly lower abdominal pain. Secondary dysmenorrhoea mostly associated with any other gynaecological conditions.

• Age below 20 years

• Having a family history

• Smoking

• Heavy bleeding with periods

• Irregular menstruation

• Precautious puberty

• Endometriosis

• Fibroids in uterus

• Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)

• Adenomyosis

• Lower abdominal pain

• It may radiate to the thighs and lower back

• Pain associated with nausea and vomiting

• Diarrhoea or constipation

• Headache, dizziness, hypersensitivity to sound, light, smell, fainting and weakness

• Diagnosis is usually made by pelvic examination

• Ultrasonography

• CT / MRI Scan

Dysmenorrhoea can be treated homoeopathically by giving constitutional remedy. When the similar homoeopathic remedy is administered it will feel like a pain relieving, muscle relaxant. Homoeopathic medicine not only relieve the pain or cramps but also correct the underlying pathology.

Types of things you should try at home to alleviate pain :

• Use a hot water bag on your pelvic area or back

• Massage your abdomen

• Doing regular exercise

• Follow nutritious diet

• Practice relaxation technique or Yoga

• Take vitamins or other supplements

• Reduce the intake of salt, alcohol, caffeine and sugar to prevent bloating

• Rest when needed