Stomach pain during menstruation is a symptom of dysmenorrhea. Many female friends have dysmenorrhea problem, but what is the reason for stomach pain if they are not in menstruation? Why does a woman have pain in her left side of her stomach? If you feel like this often, it is recommended to go to the hospital for examination and treatment as soon as possible.
1. It may be a gynecological disease
When a woman has stomach pain, it is most likely caused by a gynecological disease, such as pelvic inflammatory disease or adnexitis. When these two diseases occur, Women may suffer from stomach pain on one or both sides, as well as abnormal leucorrhea. Stomach pain may also occur, and in severe cases, fever may occur. In order to get rid of the disease as soon as possible, patients need to receive timely treatment. The most effective conventional treatment is drug treatment. Xiaomi Suppository can solve the problem and reduce stomach pain. However, patients need to take the medication strictly according to the instructions to avoid physical damage. If you feel unwell while taking the medicine, you should go to the hospital for examination immediately.
It may also be due to the patient's ovulation period. During ovulation, the patient has stomach pain due to rupture of follicles. This is a normal situation and does not need to be too worrying. But if the pain is severe, you should go to the hospital for examination. What symptoms do women suffer from stomach ache? In addition to gynecological diseases and normal ovulation, it may also be caused by endometriosis. Not only that, you may experience stomach pain before or during menstruation, especially during sexual intercourse. This situation is very harmful to women's health and requires immediate treatment. At the same time, it must be accompanied by a correct diet and healthy living habits to promote recovery in the later stage.
2. Causes of abdominal pain on the left side
Adnexitis: Adnexitis is the cause of pain in the lower left side of the abdomen in women. Adnexitis is the most common gynecological inflammation. Acute adnexitis has symptoms such as severe pain in the lower abdomen, fever, chills, etc. Chronic adnexitis involves varying degrees of pain in the left side of the abdomen, or distension of the lower abdomen, accompanied by increased leucorrhea, low back pain, menstrual irregularities, etc.
Endometritis: Endometritis is caused by bacteria traveling up the female private parts, cervix or down the fallopian tubes and reaching the endometrium through the lymphatic system. Under normal circumstances, a woman's private parts have an acidic environment and there is mucus plug on the cervix, which is the body's physiological barrier and can resist the invasion of bacteria.
Pelvic inflammatory disease: Pelvic inflammatory disease can also cause abdominal pain and back pain on the left side of female friends. Pelvic inflammatory disease usually has no obvious systemic symptoms. Sometimes there are lower abdominal pain, lower abdominal distension, pain, lumbosacral soreness, irregular menstruation, etc. The symptoms of stomachache on the left side of the small side will worsen after intercourse.
Stones: Women’s left side stomach pain is mainly caused by kidney stones. The pain caused by it is usually located in the patient’s spine and costal angle, waist, and upper abdomen. Most of them are paroxysmal or persistent. . Dull pain mainly manifests as soreness, discomfort, and dull pain in the waist. Activity or labor can cause the pain to attack or worsen.
3. Causes of right lower abdominal pain
1. Chronic inflammation of the genitals:
Women have long-term lumbosacral pain and lower abdominal pain, and after intercourse and Increased menstrual period. It is often accompanied by increased leucorrhea, mostly caused by chronic cervicitis. If lower abdominal distension, pain, and lumbosacral soreness occur for a long time, and are aggravated by exertion, after sexual intercourse, or before and after menstruation, often accompanied by menstrual disorders, fatigue, and weakness, it is mostly caused by chronic pelvic inflammation.
2. Dysmenorrhea:
It is divided into two types: primary and secondary dysmenorrhea. Primary pain is often seen in adolescent girls and the cause is unclear. It usually heals on its own as you age or after getting married or having children. Common causes of secondary pain are endometriosis and adenomyosis. A common symptom of endometriosis is secondary and gradually worsening dysmenorrhea. The pain occurs cyclically, or there is a dull pain in the lower abdomen during non-menstrual periods that worsens before and after menstruation. It is often accompanied by pain during intercourse, which is caused by the impact of repeated twitching of the penis on the ectopic nodules on the posterior wall of the cervix and ligaments during intercourse. In addition, it is often accompanied by infertility and menstrual irregularities. Adenomyosis, like endometriosis, causes secondary dysmenorrhea, often accompanied by menorrhagia.
3. Pelvic congestion:
Also known as pelvic varicose veins. Caused by chronic pelvic congestion. The main symptom is falling pain in the lower abdomen, which is relieved when lying down. In addition, it is often accompanied by lumbosacral pain, menorrhagia and increased leucorrhea. The pain in the lower abdomen and lumbosacral region worsened after having sex. Due to the pain during sexual intercourse, symptoms such as lower abdominal pain, low back pain, and increased leucorrhea are significantly aggravated the next day, resulting in a feeling of boredom with sexual life.
4. How to prevent dysmenorrhea
1. Pay attention to diet
Female friends must pay attention to their eating habits in life and eat more warm foods. For example, mutton, beef, etc., and eat less cold foods, such as cold drinks, especially during menstruation.
2. Do regular health check-ups
In daily life, you can also do regular health check-ups for women to check the health of women’s bodies and understand what causes women’s dysmenorrhea. , treatment is carried out according to the specific situation.
3. Pay attention to keeping blood circulation in the lower body smooth
Lack of exercise in the lower body can cause pelvic congestion, worsen menstrual cramps, and is not good for the heart and blood vessels. It can also cause sagging of female breasts. In addition, women's private parts are always moist. Too much moisture can easily lead to fungal genital inflammation and dysmenorrhea. Airtight sanitary pads should be used as little as possible.
4. Pay attention to moderate adjustments in life
In life, it is also important to develop good living habits. It is very important to have good work and rest habits and a proper balance between work and rest. The duration and quality of sleep must be guaranteed to prevent dysmenorrhea.
5. Eat less spicy food
Do not eat raw, cold or spicy food before or during menstruation. Especially don't catch cold, otherwise it will easily increase the degree of dysmenorrhea.