I am in PAIN right now. I have a dysmenorrhea. In fact, I’m on a half-day leave from my work since I could no longer bear the pain. I feel like dizzy. This makes me feel bad and acts like a monster yearning to devour something who looks like me, too. And so, here I am looking and making ways to entertain myself so not to think about the pain (not just to feel it). I surf the net about my current battle. I need to be educated what happened to my dear sexy, devilishly HOT body? Here, I found some of the informative issues about DYSMENORRHEA. I got this from HEATH AND DISEASE INFORMATION site link at the bottom of this blog.

Anyway, what is dysmenorrhea? The term menstrual disorders refers to any of a number of conditions that are related to the menstrual cycle. Menstruation is the shedding of the lining of the uterus (the endometrium) each month, also referred to as the menstrual period. Menstrual periods usually last for five to seven days. Dysmenorrhea is the term used to describe painful menstrual periods. There are two types of dysmenorrhea. Primary dysmenorrhea has no underlying cause. Secondary dysmenorrhea is caused by an underlying gynecological disorder.

What causes it?

To understand dysmenorrhea, it's important to understand how the menstrual cycle works. Each month, the lining of the uterus, the endometrium, thickens to prepare for the egg that is released by the fallopian tubes. If the woman does not become pregnant during that cycle, then most of the endometrium is shed and bleeding occurs. The blood flows from the uterus, through the cervical canal, and out through the vagina. Primary dysmenorrhea occurs when the uterus contracts because the blood supply to the endometrium is reduced. This pain occurs only during a menstrual cycle where an egg is released. If the cervical canal is narrow, the pain may be worse as the endometrial tissue passes through the cervix. Pain can also be caused by a uterus that tilts backward instead of forward, low levels of physical activity, and emotional stress. Secondary dysmenorrhea can be caused by the growth of uterine tissue outside the uterus, called endometriosis; non-cancerous growths of muscle and fibrous tissue in the uterus, called fibroid tumors; the non-cancerous growth of the uterine lining in the muscular wall of the uterus, called adenomyosis; inflammation of the fallopian tubes; and the growth of scar tissue, or adhesions, between organs.

What are the symptoms?

Shortly before or in the beginning of the menstrual period, a woman with dysmenorrhea experiences cramps in the lower abdomen. The pain can be continuous, or may come and go, and may extend to the lower back and legs. The pain can be accompanied by headache, nausea, diarrhea or constipation, and the need to urinate frequently. In severe cases, dysmennorhea also causes vomiting and makes it difficult for the woman to participate in her normal activities. Symptoms are usually at their worst 24 hours after beginning, and stop after 2 days. Women with dysmenorrhea are more likely to pass blood clots from the lining of the uterus, which causes more pain.

What is the treatment?

The treatment of dysmenorrhea depends on the cause of the problem. In most cases, symptoms are relieved by nonprescription anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofren, naproxen, and mefanamic acid. If you know you have a history of dysmenorrhea, your doctor may recommend taking these medications up to two days before your menstrual period begins, and continuing them for one to two days after it begins. It's important to continue to get plenty of rest, follow a good diet, and exercise during your period. Women with primary dysmenorrhea that is so severe it interferes with daily activities may benefit from a low-dose birth control pill. Because birth control pills prevent an egg from being released each month, the menstrual period is generally lighter and lasts for a shorter time. Secondary dysmenorrhea is relieved by treating the cause. For example, fibroid tumors can be shrunk with hormone therapy, or may be surgically removed. Where fibroids are extremely large or cause severe pain, the entire uterus may need to be surgically removed. This procedure is called a hysterectomy, and is also used to treat severe endometriosis. A woman who has had a hysterectomy can no longer conceive a child. Inflammation of the fallopian tubes is treated with antibiotics. Imagine?

I believe mine has something to do with what I ate these previous days. I really act and look like a pig MoNSTerespecially when green mangoes are just in front of me waiting to be devoured. Hmmmmm…yumyum.. they are just too enticing to my eyes and succulent to my mouth….I’ll promise…. I will not……………. hinder myself NOT to eat them.heheh.

Want to know more about DYSMENORRHEA?  Just click the link below.