Menstrual Pain Overview
Menstrual cramps are sharp pains in a woman's lower abdomen that occur when her menstrual period begins and may continue for 2-3 days. Symptoms can range in severity from a mild annoyance to severe pain that interferes with normal activities.
Menstrual cramps are the leading cause of absenteeism in women younger than 30 years. Although over half of women who have menstrual periods experience some discomfort, 10% are temporarily disabled by symptoms.
The following circumstances may make a woman more likely to experience menstrual cramps:
* She started her first period at an early age (younger than 11 years). (me=12 years old)(ok what?)
* Her menstrual periods last 5 days or longer.(usually 6-7days) (normal ape)
* She is overweight or obese.(mmg lah tembam tapix overweight)
* She smokes cigarettes or uses alcohol.(nan ado!)
* She has never been pregnant (kawen pon bolum!)
Menstrual Pain Causes
Prostaglandins are chemicals a woman's body produces that cause many of the symptoms associated with menstrual discomfort. The tissue that lines the uterus makes these chemicals. Prostaglandins stimulate the uterine muscles to contract. Women who have high levels of prostaglandin experience more intense contractions of their uterus and more pain. Prostaglandins may also be responsible for vomiting, diarrhea, and headaches that accompany painful periods.
Other menstrual-type pain can be caused by conditions of the reproductive tract, such as the following:
* Endometriosis - Uterine tissue that appears outside the uterus
* Fibroids and adenomyosis - Harmless (benign) growths in the uterus
* Infections in the reproductive organs
* Abnormal pregnancy, such as an ectopic pregnancy (pregnancy in the tubes, outside the uterus)
* IUD (intra-uterine device) used for birth control
* Ovarian cyst
* Narrow cervix
note:SEMUA PERKARA DI ATAS ADALAH MENAKUTKAN SAYA!!!!!
Menstrual Pain Treatment
Self-Care at Home
The best way to relieve painful menstrual cramps is to take an anti-inflammatory medication. Ibuprofen (Advil is a familiar brand name), naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn), and ketoprofen (Orudis) are available without a prescription and are effective at blocking the effects of prostaglandins.
* These medications work better if taken before the start of menstruation and can be continued as long as needed. If one type does not relieve the pain, try another, because these medications do not work the same in everyone.
* Anti-inflammatory medicine like this can be harsh on the stomach. If there is a history of kidney problems or stomach problems (such as ulcers or reflux), consult with the health care provider before starting this type of medication. Taking the pills with meals may help prevent upset stomach.
If anti-inflammatory medicine is not an option or if additional relief is needed, the following strategies may help relieve menstrual cramps:
* A heating pad to the pelvic area
* Massage to the back and lower abdomen
* Exercise, especially prior to the start of a period
* Thiamine 100 mg daily
* Low-fat vegetarian diet
* Calcium 1200 mg daily
Tips of the day : letak minyak angin setengah botol, munum susu, tidur sampai lebam
Bubbye.
I have to deal with my pain. (FACE 2 FACE)
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