About a day or 2 before menstruation, a
pain that can range from mild, moderate to severe, usually felt under the belly
button. Some ladies get admitted in hospital wards every month for menstrual
pain. There was a case of a girl whom her father always came to pick her every
month while she was in the boarding house just because of her severe menstrual
pain.
Menstrual pain is worsened by taking sugary
snacks, chocolate, alcohol, chewing gum and sweets within a week of
menstruation. Taking lots of water, vegetable and fruits can greatly help
reduce menstrual pain. Drinking the infusion of orange tree leaves is of
tremendous benefit in menstrual pain. Evening primrose oil is of benefit
against menstrual pain; taking it before onset of menstruation. Caffeine; found
in the energy drinks and coffee can be of benefit in menstrual pain.
The presence of nausea during menstrual
pain leads to loss of appetite; hence analgesics are taking in empty stomach
which can erode the lining of the stomach causing gastric ulcer. Analgesics
should be taken with food to prevent stomach ulcer.
In cases of menstrual pain these are recommended:
rest, heat, wearing loose-fitting clothing, and exercise.
Menstrual pain should reduce within 2 days;
if it takes longer it could be a symptom of an underlying disease. The good
news is that most women that experience menstrual pain have it reduce tremendously
after giving birth.
Pain may also be felt after menstruation,
in the middle of the menstrual cycle or during ovulation. It can last from
between hours to days but not more than 2 days. The myth that sexual intercourse
reduces menstrual pain is unverified and I think is a stupid excuse to engage
in sex.
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