The pain in the belly and some areas of the pelvic has become very natural for women before and during their menstrual cycle. The discomfort that you feel during your period could be referred to as menstrual cramps which could be mild or severe. When it is just mild, you will hardly notice it but when you have severe menstrual cramps, your activities for the day might be affected. It interferes with your activities and even your mood. This is why you need to know some things about this for you to know how to deal with it.
Medically, there are two types of this condition. One is referred to as primary and the other is secondary. The first type shows no problem on the reproductive system. It manifests within six months after your first period. The second type is a symptom of some underlying problems on the reproductive system of a woman. The physical pain that you will feel for this type will manifest right after your first period and will develop later on.
The pain arises because the lining on the uterus expands in preparation of a probably pregnancy. If pregnancy does not happen, the hormones that are being released will start to decline leading to a swollen uterus which is being replaced in the next cycle. The breakdown of this lining will release hormones that trigger the contraction of the muscles in the uterus. This will thereby cause the cramps.
The level of pain due to menstrual cramps varies depending on how narrow or wide the cervical canal of a woman is. If it is narrow, then it becomes more painful in instances when clots from the lining of the uterus pass through it.
You can obviously determine whether or not you have this when you feel the pain which usually begins in the lower portion of your abdomen and pelvic area. Sometimes, the discomfort that you feel could extend up to your legs and to your lower back. The cramps will start within twenty four hours before your actual period and would last two to three days.
The sad thing herein is that aside from cramps, you might also suffer from headaches and nausea. Also, you might experience constipation or diarrhea because the hormones that cause the contraction are anywhere in the uterus and intestinal tract.
Depending on your preference, you may rest for awhile so that the pain will subside or you may also take pain relievers. You may try walking, yoga, abdominal massage, or even sexual activity that is orgasmic could give you a relief.
Other women, when they have severe menstrual cramps, they simply apply in their abdomen some heating pads which they say could actually relieve the pain and decrease other symptoms. Again, it is still dependent on your preference. You may actually go to a doctor and have her recommend you effective pain relievers. This condition is very natural to women so there is nothing for you to worry unless you went to your doctor and you were diagnosed to have some underlying diseases. You may also try all the suggested solutions and see for yourself which is the most effective for you because at the end of the day it would still be you who will decide what to take.
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