Menstrual cramps are unbearable! 12 causes of dysmenorrhea
Introduction: Many women experience uncomfortable symptoms of dysmenorrhea during their period, and some are even tortured to the point of seeing stars. So, what exactly is dysmenorrhea? Let's tell you about the 12 causes of dysmenorrhea below, so you can find the root cause and treat it accordingly.
(1) Cervical stenosis is mainly due to the obstruction of menstrual outflow during the period, causing painful menstrual cramps.
(2) Uterine hypoplasia Underdeveloped uterus is prone to abnormal blood supply, causing uterine ischemia and hypoxia, which leads to painful menstrual cramps.
(3) Abnormal uterine position If a woman's uterus is extremely retroflexed or anteflexed, it can affect the smooth flow of menstrual blood and cause painful menstrual cramps.
(4) Psychological and neurological factors Some women are overly sensitive to pain.
(5) Hereditary factors There is a certain relationship between a daughter experiencing painful menstrual cramps and her mother's experience.
(6) Endocrine factors Menstrual cramps are related to the increase in progesterone during the luteal phase.
(7) The increase in prostaglandin (PG) content in the endometrium and menstrual blood. Prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) acts on uterine muscle fibers to cause contraction, leading to painful menstrual cramps. The prostaglandin content in the endometrial tissue of patients with dysmenorrhea is significantly higher than that of normal women.
(8) Excessive uterine contraction. Although the uterine contraction pressure in patients with dysmenorrhea is basically the same as that of normal women (normal pressure is about 4.9 Kpa), the uterine contraction lasts longer and often does not relax completely, thus causing painful menstrual cramps due to excessive uterine contraction.
(9) Abnormal uterine contraction. Patients with dysmenorrhea often have abnormal uterine contractions, which often lead to ischemia of uterine smooth muscle. The ischemia of uterine muscle can in turn cause spasmodic contractions of the uterine muscle, resulting in pain and dysmenorrhea.
(10) Gynecological diseases such as endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, adenomyosis, uterine fibroids, etc. The placement of an intrauterine device (commonly known as an IUD) can also easily cause painful menstrual cramps.
(11) A girl's first period, psychological stress, prolonged sitting leading to poor blood circulation, poor menstrual blood flow, and a fondness for cold food and drinks can all cause painful menstrual cramps.
(12) Vigorous exercise during menstruation, exposure to wind, cold, and dampness, etc., can easily trigger painful menstrual cramps.