Patients with primary dysmenorrhea should consult a doctor if the pain is intolerable, and general treatment and medication can be taken, commonly used medications include prostaglandin synthase inhibitors (ibuprofen, naproxen, diclofenac), short-acting contraceptives (drospirenone ethinyl estradiol tablets, ethinyl estradiol cyclopropylpropanedione tablets), and so on.
Primary dysmenorrhea refers to dysmenorrhea without organic lesions of the genitals, accounting for more than 90% of dysmenorrhea, which occurs mainly with the endometrial prostaglandin content increases during menstruation, mainly including the following treatments.
1. General treatment: Eliminating tension and worries can relieve pain. In addition, adequate rest and sleep, regular and moderate exercise, and cessation of smoking are all helpful in relieving pain.
2. Prostaglandin synthase inhibitors: By inhibiting the activity of prostaglandin synthesis, prostaglandin synthesis can be reduced to prevent excessive uterine contractions and spasms, thus reducing or eliminating dysmenorrhea. Commonly used drugs include ibuprofen, naproxen, diclofenac and so on.
3. Contraceptive pills: reduce prostaglandin content in menstrual blood by inhibiting ovulation. Applicable to women with dysmenorrhea who require contraception. Commonly used drugs are drospirenone ethinyl estradiol tablets, ethinyl estradiol cyproterone tablets and so on.
Patients with primary dysmenorrhea should pay attention to any discomfort and should consult the doctor promptly and follow the doctor’s instructions for further treatment or therapy.