Women How to combat abdominal pain

Menstrual cramps: fight pelvic pain

18/10/2014

Women have the same ordeal every month: Periodic recurrent bleeding during menstruation is usually accompanied by a number of ailments such as back pain or mood swings. But there are ways to combat abdominal pain.

Every month comes „Aunt Rosa“
Women have to go through the same ordeal every month: „Aunt Rosa comes to visit“. This term means menstruation. Periodic recurrent uterine bleeding is common to most women during the period, as are back pain, low back pain, abdominal pain, and mood swings. In addition, tense breasts, dizziness and headaches and migraines can make life difficult for women. Often complaints can be tackled with simple means.

Hot bath and hot water bottle
In order to fight the annoying abdominal pain, women should not overdo it with the use of painkillers, reports „Cover Media“. Such pills should only be taken if the pain is so severe that it interferes with everyday life or causes inability to work. It should be noted that the prescribed dose should be observed and the instructions in the leaflet should be followed. In abdominal cramps, according to the report, a hot bubble bath or a cuddly hot water bottle can do wonders and do the soul good. The heat relaxes the muscles and thus the uterus, which has an antispasmodic effect.

Foods for period pain
It is also said that certain foods can help against period pain. Parsley, for example, boosts the metabolism and has a calming effect on cramps. In addition, this medicinal plant strengthens the digestive system, including the intestine, which is often affected during menstruation. As a home remedy that relieves menstrual cramps, celery has also proven itself, which also cleanses and detoxifies the body. Naturopathy with regular pain also knows other aids, such as homeopathic remedies.

Moderate sport against the complaints
Strong and painful periods can be loud „Cover Media“ also prevent by contraceptive means. In addition to the contraceptive pill, therefore, provide hormonal means such as the three-month injection, hormone patches or implants. It is pointed out that the right remedy can be found with the help of a gynecologist. Only a few months ago, the dpa news agency had cited the statement of the renowned sports scientist Professor Ingo Froböse of the German Sport University in Cologne reported that even moderate physical activity could counteract menstrual problems. This is because the movement has a relaxing effect on the muscles. However, it should not be trained too intensively during menstruation, because this could lead to an irregular period of even the absence of the period. (Ad)