💃 The main reasons why women experience pain during menstruation (dysmenorrhea):

Here are some of the main causes:

1. Hormonal changes
During menstruation, the body produces chemicals called prostaglandins that stimulate the muscles of the uterus (womb) to tighten to push blood and the lining of the uterus out.

✨ As the level of prostaglandins increases, the muscle contractions become more intense and cause more pain.

2. Uterine contractions:
If the uterine muscles contract too much, it can reduce the time it takes for blood to reach the uterus, causing severe pain.

3. High levels of prostaglandins
Some women produce more prostaglandins than normal, which leads to severe pain, nausea, or even diarrhea during menstruation.

4. Medical causes (secondary dysmenorrhea)
Some diseases and health problems can increase or cause severe menstrual pain, such as:

🦠 Endometriosis – cells that resemble the lining of the uterus grow outside the uterus.

🦠 Fibroids – non-cancerous tumors that grow in or on the wall of the uterus.

🦠 Adenomyosis – cells of the uterine lining grow within the muscles of the uterus.

🦠 Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) – caused by bacteria infecting the reproductive organs.

🦠 Use of intrauterine devices (IUD) – sometimes increases pain, especially at the beginning of use.

5. Other risks
Young age (especially adolescent girls up to their twenties).

🦠 Family history of severe menstrual pain.

🦠 Early onset of menstruation (before 12 years of age).

🦠 Short menstrual cycles or heavy bleeding.

🦠 Stress and fatigue.

🦠 Lack of physical exercise.

✍️. There are various ways that can help reduce menstrual pain:

 Natural (home) methods:

 🔘 Using heat (heat therapy)

Place a hot towel, hot water bottle, or heating pad on your stomach or back to help relax the uterine muscles.

🔘 Easy exercises

Walking, stretching, yoga or breathing exercises help increase blood circulation and reduce muscle tension.

🔘 Drink enough water

Hot or lukewarm water reduces bloating and gas.

🔘 Eat healthy foods

Foods rich in omega-3 (fish, chia seeds, nuts), leafy vegetables, fruits, and whole grains reduce inflammation in the body.

🔘 Reduce foods high in fat, sugar, and salt.

🔘 Herbal teas

Ginger tea, cinnamon tea, or peppermint tea help relieve pain.

🔘 Get enough rest and sleep

Good sleep helps the body reduce fatigue and pain.

🔘 Doing a stomach or back massage

A light massage helps relax muscles and increase blood flow.