Dysmenorrhea is categorized into primary dysmenorrhea and secondary dysmenorrhea. Primary dysmenorrhea can be treated with medication. Secondary dysmenorrhea is mainly caused by endometriosis, pelvic infections and other diseases. Depending on the cause of the disease, medication or surgery can be used to treat the primary disease and relieve the symptoms of dysmenorrhea.
1. Primary dysmenorrhea is mainly caused by an increase in prostaglandin levels in the endometrium during menstruation. This is because the increased prostaglandin content will cause excessive contraction of the smooth muscle of the uterus, resulting in ischemia and hypoxia of the uterus, which will lead to the occurrence of dysmenorrhea. Dysmenorrhea can be relieved by taking prostaglandin synthesis inhibitors such as ibuprofen.
2. When suffering from endometriosis, the ectopic foci will be affected by ovarian hormones and dysmenorrhea symptoms will occur. For those with mild symptoms, they can be treated by taking medications such as mifepristone. For those who are not well treated with medication or have large ovarian ectopic cysts, laparoscopic surgery can be performed to remove the ectopic endometriotic lesions, thus relieving the symptoms of dysmenorrhea.
3. Pelvic infection can also lead to dysmenorrhea because it can cause pelvic congestion, which can lead to dysmenorrhea. If the symptoms are mild, you can take drugs such as metronidazole for anti-infection treatment. If medication is ineffective and symptoms are severe, surgery can be performed to remove the lesion and treat the primary cause of the disease, thereby relieving dysmenorrhea.
If severe dysmenorrhea occurs, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time to find out the cause of the disease, and under the guidance of a professional physician, targeted treatment. The use of the above medications should be in accordance with medical advice.