When you have menstrual cramps, you can lie curled up on your side or adopt a lying down position to relieve the pain.
When a woman is menstruating, due to the shedding of the uterine lining and the increased secretion of prostaglandins, the uterus contracts excessively, which may cause cramping pain in the lower abdomen. At this time, you can use the side lying curled up position, the knees close to the abdominal cavity, so that the abdominal muscles relax, can play a role in relieving the pain in the lower abdomen.
Some women may also experience soreness in the lumbosacral area, which may be caused by the uterus tilting back and flexing, compressing the lumbosacral area. You can adopt a lying down position, so that the uterus is slightly tilted to reduce the compression, in order to relieve the pain and discomfort in the lumbosacral region.
If the dysmenorrhea is serious, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time, improve the relevant examination, except some organic lesions, under the guidance of professional doctors to clarify the cause of the disease, targeted treatment.