Dysmenorrhea can be categorized into primary dysmenorrhea and secondary dysmenorrhea. Primary dysmenorrhea can be relieved by medication and general treatment. Secondary dysmenorrhea is commonly caused by endometriosis and adenomyosis, which need to be treated according to the cause, such as medication and surgery.
1. Primary dysmenorrhea: Patients with primary dysmenorrhea can use prostaglandin synthase inhibitors, which have the effect of reducing pain, nausea and headache, and common drugs include ibuprofen and diclofenac. Patients can also use heating pads and hot water bags in the lower abdomen, which can also relieve pain to some extent.
2. Endometriosis: If endometriosis causes secondary dysmenorrhea, patients can take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, with analgesic, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory effects, common drugs are indomethacin, naproxen, etc.. Patients can also remove or destroy the ectopic endometrial lesions through surgery, which can also effectively relieve pain.
3. Adenomyosis: Adenomyosis may also lead to secondary dysmenorrhea, patients can take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen, naproxen, etc., with analgesic effect. Patients can also have surgical removal of the uterine lining, which can effectively relieve secondary dysmenorrhea.
There are many ways to relieve dysmenorrhea, so patients are advised to go to regular hospitals, complete the relevant examinations, and choose the appropriate treatment under the guidance of the doctor. The use of the above medications should be in accordance with medical advice.