Painkillers are effective in treating dysmenorrhea, and oral painkillers are recommended for patients for whom measures such as lifestyle improvement and hot compresses are ineffective.
Dysmenorrhea is usually categorized into primary dysmenorrhea and secondary dysmenorrhea, with primary dysmenorrhea accounting for 90% of the cases. The main reason for the occurrence of dysmenorrhea is the increase in prostaglandin content in the endometrium during menstruation, which can be relieved by eliminating tension and worries, ensuring enough rest and moderate exercise, etc. Oral medication can be used to treat the pain when the pain is intolerable.
Oral medication can be used if the pain is intolerable. The most commonly used medications are prostaglandin synthase inhibitors, such as ibuprofen and ketoprofen. In addition, for women who need contraception, they can also choose short-acting contraceptives to relieve pain, such as drospirenone ethinyl estradiol tablets.
Dysmenorrhea patients are advised to pay attention to abdominal warmth, mood, regular rest and relaxation. If the dysmenorrhea is obvious, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time, complete the relevant examination, under the guidance of a professional doctor targeted diagnosis and treatment. All of the above drugs should be used under the guidance of a doctor, avoid self-medication.