📍Did you know? Women are biologically sensitive to high pitched noises so that they can hear their offspring even when they are asleep.

What happens during Menstruation?

Menstruation is a bloody vaginal output that occur as a part of a woman’s monthly cycle.

It is a natural congratulatory message telling potential mothers;

“Yes you can give birth, just not this month”

Menstrual blood is made up of a combination of blood and tissues from the uterine lining. The uterus normally need the lining to maintain pregnancy, but since it does not, it sheds it.

That’s why pregnant people don’t get periods.

As a result of the shedding, period pains occur. Actually, menstruation elicits a wide range of emotions. Anger, disgust, irritation, tiredness, depression, and, most importantly, pain are examples of such emotions.

What is Dysmenorrhea?

Dysmenorrhea refers to the pelvic pain that comes with menstruation. It could be a sharp poking feeling that renders a lady very uncomfortable.

It can be in form of muscle and joint pain, back pain, leg pain, nauseous feelings etc. Even worse, all of these can accompany the already existent lower abdominal pains.

How awful is that?

Do everyone get cramps?

According to a recent survey, dysmenorrhea doesn’t happen to everyone. Around 79% of women experience period pains at stages of their menstrual lives. Some suffer period pains from early teens right up to their menopause..

These pains cause restlessness and discomfort that makes them wish the pain would just go away. Imagine not being comfortable standing, sitting, lying down or doing anything in general.

Is Dysmenorrhea genetic?

Dysmenorrhea is associated with abnormal contractions of the uterus due to chemical imbalance in the body.

Prostaglandin is a chemical substance that aids the expulsion of the lining of the uterus. Helpful, right?

However, higher levels of Prostaglandin can cause more severe cramps due to it being able to constrict the blood vessels around the uterus.

Prostaglandin production is increased in the body by consumption of fatty food substances. A lady on her period should lessen the intake of such substances.

Conversely, it is logical to say that although Dysmenorrhea may be connected to genetics, it still primarily comes down to individual body systems.

Do you also think that period pains reduce after childbirth ?

“Adios to Dysmenorrhea?”

For some women, period pains may be heavier, long-lasting and even more painful after childbirth. This may be due to the expansion of the uterine cavity. That is, more lining would be shed and more pain shall be felt.

While for others, the pain lessen considerably after childbirth.

What are ovarian cysts?

Ovarian cysts are sacs of fluid that form in either the ovary or its surface. They develop in response to a pelvic infection known as abscess.

Most people with cysts do not feel it since most of them come with little or no discomfort. Some even disappear without treatment.

However, when a cyst ruptures it can cause a lot of complications. Even worse, it can trigger sepsis, a life-threatening immune response to harmful bacteria.

If you have pelvic pain with fever, nausea and vomiting, it could be an infection associated with cysts. It might help to go for a checkup.

Ovarian cysts are known to cause irregular periods, as well as abnormal vaginal bleeding between periods. They even compound the pain from cramps and make it so much worse.

Helpful Tips

  • Eat fruits, watermelon and cucumbers help a lot.
  • Use only diagnosed pain relievers as any random pain relief drug may cause complications.
  • Do not abuse your prescribed pain relief medications because of pain.
  • Clean yourself and practice sanitary hygiene. (Using a pad for too long may lead to infections)
  • Use heat pads and hot water bottles as they’re very effective.
  • Eat healthy and control the urge to eat everything and anything.
  • Do simple exercise, do not make yourself bedridden, pain gets worse.

“Although period pain may feel like you’re being repeatedly punched in the stomach from inside out, explaining this to other people may feel like a lost cause”

George Driver

The sooner you accept that your Dysmenorrhea will come and go, it gets better.

That helps you cultivate habits that help you control pain and help you lead a meaningful menstrual life.

And lastly to keep track of your cycle, download Flo App on Play store.

Thank you for reading!🖤

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