Many women are influenced by the belief of older generations that having a baby will change their physique and the painful menstrual cramps will disappear. Is it true that menstrual cramps can be effectively relieved after having a baby, as the older generation said? Let’s talk about this today. The causes of dysmenorrhea are different, so you should not blindly believe that it will be relieved after having a baby. What type of dysmenorrhea do you have? Primary dysmenorrhea: Primary dysmenorrhea, or functional dysmenorrhea, is pain during menstruation, often crampy and concentrated in the lower abdomen. This type of dysmenorrhea is more common and is most often seen in younger women. The symptoms are that the pain is present at the beginning of the period, that the pain is more frequent and that the level of pain is not very different each time. Primary dysmenorrhea is caused by the immaturity of ovulation in young women and the small opening of the uterus, which prevents the smooth flow of menstrual flow and stagnation. As women get older, the uterus matures, the endocrine system is perfected, menstruation can be discharged smoothly, and ovulation becomes vigorous, the symptoms of primary dysmenorrhea are relieved, and after having children, the symptoms of dysmenorrhea gradually disappear. Primary dysmenorrhea can be relieved by giving birth to a child. Secondary dysmenorrhea: Secondary dysmenorrhea is the gradual appearance of dysmenorrhea several years after the initial menstrual period, often manifested in various painful ways: lower abdominal pain, lower abdominal cramps, anal cramps, painful intercourse, etc. Married women tend to have secondary dysmenorrhea, and this type of dysmenorrhea does not relieve its symptoms by having children, and even worsens afterwards. These symptoms may be related to previous experiences such as IUDs and miscarriages. In this type of dysmenorrhea, the pain is more intense and may be caused by severe pelvic endometriosis or other complex causes. If it is abnormally severe and lasts for a long time, there may be a risk of infertility and you should seek immediate medical attention. Secondary dysmenorrhea, which may worsen after childbirth. In conclusion, there is a scientific basis for dysmenorrhea, and one should not blindly believe in traditional claims. Can these methods relieve dysmenorrhea? 1, can hot compresses relieve dysmenorrhea? Hot compresses with hot water bags on the lower abdomen can relieve menstrual cramps, is the experience of many people believe. But this actually depends on the body, cold women use hot compresses to relieve symptoms, while other women should not use this method. 2, drinking brown sugar water can relieve menstrual cramps? This method is also advocated by the older generation, but in fact sugar is not beneficial for pain relief because sugar affects the absorption and metabolism of vitamins and minerals, which studies have shown to be beneficial for relieving menstrual pain. So the fact that brown sugar water can relieve menstrual cramps may only be a psychological effect. Drinking simple hot water has the same effect. 3.Can I use essential oils to relieve menstrual cramps? The principle of essential oils to relieve dysmenorrhea is by wiping the Shen Que point of the navel, which has a strong absorption and conduction capacity and can effectively relieve dysmenorrhea when used properly. All in all, menstrual pain should be treated in different situations, and many traditional ideas are not always correct.