2006-09-30 04:33:02 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
What Causes It?
Primary dysmenorrhea is caused by the following.
Strong uterine contractions stimulated by increased production of the hormone prostaglandin by the lining of the uterus (endometrium)
Anxiety and stress
Blood and tissue being discharged through a narrow cervix
Displaced uterus
Lack of exercise
Secondary dysmenorrhea can be caused by the following.
Endometriosis (inflammation of the lining of the uterus)
Blood and tissue being discharged through a narrow cervix
Uterine fibroid or ovarian cyst
Infections of the uterus
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
Intrauterine device (IUD)
OUCH!
2006-09-30 04:37:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ok, some weird answers here...lots of inaccuracies. Ovulation happens a few weeks before the period & some women feel a slight cramping (called middleschmirtz sp). When the egg is not fertilized the uterine lining is expeled a few weeks later. Smooth muscle contractions achieve this goal. This causes some discomfort. If you consider menstruation painful just wait til you give birth.
2006-09-30 04:42:43 · answer #2 · answered by birdie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doctors think that cramps are caused by prostaglandin, a chemical that causes the muscles of the uterus to contract.
Many girls and women find that over-the-counter pain medications (like acetaminophen or ibuprofen) can relieve cramps, as can taking a warm bath or applying a warm heating pad to the lower abdomen. Exercising regularly throughout the monthly cycle may help lessen cramps, too. If these things don't help, ask your doctor for advice.
2006-09-30 04:58:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My understanding is that the loss of blood creates two conditions:
a failure of the bloodstream to adequately remove lactic acid build-up from around the body...increasing pain and fatigue.
The other is the decrease of Potassium, due to the blood loss.
I would recommend a muscle relaxant, like Motrin, combined with Potassium / Iron suppliment.
Decrease salt and alcohol intake during that time.
2006-09-30 04:37:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Uterine fibroids are usually not dangerous, but can cause immense discomfort and lead to complications like anemia from heavy blood loss. In rare cases, they may cause complications that affect pregnancy.
In cases where there are no symptoms, treatment may not be necessary. However, proper diagnosis and treatment may be required if your symptoms are severe or causing complications. Along with conventional treatment, you can try some natural home remedies. Read here https://tr.im/iTgK5
2016-05-17 10:43:29 · answer #5 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's caused by your womb contracting slightly to expel the old lining and dead cells... it's a very very very mild version of contractions which expel a baby in child birth.
2006-09-30 04:56:01 · answer #6 · answered by mommakayos 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think it's the lining of the womb coming away, the heavier your loss the more painful it is. i find nurofen tablets work a treat for the first couple of days.
2006-09-30 04:44:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you mean "painful menstruation"?
Please see the webpages for more details on Dysmenorrhea.
2006-09-30 04:41:23 · answer #8 · answered by gangadharan nair 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
clots of blood causes some abdominal pain
2006-09-30 04:35:22 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Muscle contractions.
2006-09-30 06:03:22 · answer #10 · answered by Princess415 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋