Dysmenorrhea is a common problem for women. At the same time, we will hear people around us say that dysmenorrhea will disappear after getting married. Is this really the case? Let’s see how experts answer it, shall we?

Ms. Fang, a reader from Guangzhou, asked: I am 25 years old and have been suffering from dysmenorrhea. Many people around me told me that the pain will stop after I get married. But six months after my wedding, my dysmenorrhea symptoms have not improved. Is there something else wrong with me?

Expert answer: Dysmenorrhea is the most common problem for women. Clinically, dysmenorrhea is divided into two types: primary and secondary. Some people with primary dysmenorrhea can find relief through regular sex. This type of dysmenorrhea is usually caused by a woman's cervix being narrowed or the uterus being flexed, causing menstrual blood to stay in the uterus and causing uterine irritation. After marriage, especially after childbirth, the vaginal opening and uterine opening become larger, and the endometrium and menstrual blood can be discharged smoothly, so dysmenorrhea will disappear. In addition, neurological factors will increase prostaglandins, vasopressin, and oxytocin in the body, causing abnormal uterine contractions and leading to dysmenorrhea. If you live a regular life and relax your mind after marriage, it may get better. However, if you are tired or nervous, Dysmenorrhea will worsen. It is worth reminding that excessive retroversion of the uterus and underdevelopment of the uterus can also cause dysmenorrhea. This cannot be solved by marriage, and you should go to the hospital as soon as possible.

Another type of dysmenorrhea is secondary dysmenorrhea caused by disease. The most common ones are dysmenorrhea caused by endometriosis and adnexitis. If such patients blindly wait for sexual intercourse to relieve their condition, they will delay treatment.

Once dysmenorrhea occurs, a gynecological examination should be performed first to make a clear diagnosis before choosing medication, and it is best to use proprietary Chinese medicines. While taking drug treatment, you should also pay attention to keeping a happy mood, eat less spicy and irritating food, and drink less cold drinks. When dysmenorrhea occurs, you can drink some brown sugar water or put a hot water bottle on your lower abdomen to relieve symptoms.