Future Health Frontiers Q&A Women’s Health Menstrual Health

What to do if you have unbearable menstrual cramps: 4 ways to relieve them

Asked by:Sleipnir

Asked on:Apr 16, 2026 12:57 AM

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  • Bogart Bogart

    Apr 16, 2026

      most female There will be varying degrees of Dysmenorrhea Symptoms: Some pain will occur during menstruation every month. Especially in winter, cold air is prone to appear in the human body. If you do not pay attention to keeping warm, or eat a lot of cold food in summer, the symptoms of dysmenorrhea will become more obvious. This kind of pain is very uncomfortable, so here are some ways to quickly relieve dysmenorrhea.

      Ways to relieve menstrual cramps

      1. When dysmenorrhea occurs, you first need to lie on the bed, then rub your hands to warm them, place your hands on your lower abdomen, and massage from top to bottom, must be slow, massage sixty to one hundred times. Then, massage from left to right for 60 to 100 times, and finally massage the lower abdomen in circles for 60 times. When you find the abdominal pain skin If there is redness, then the effect is very good.

      2. You can also lie down, prepare a quilt or mat and place it on the calf, so that the calf and thigh are vertical. Generally, keep lying in this position, and then listen to music to relax your mood. After lying down, hug your knees with both hands. You can hug it tightly, but not too hard. Generally, dysmenorrhea can be effectively improved within five minutes. You might as well try it.

      3. Women with dysmenorrhea can actually face down when they have dysmenorrhea, and then put their breasts on the ground or bed, and then raise their buttocks. Keep this way for a long time, and then you can adjust it. Uterus Leaning forward or backward can cause dysmenorrhea, so you might as well try it. Generally, this method can improve it within a few minutes.

      4. The simplest way is to apply a hot water bottle to your lower abdomen. If you don’t have one, you can also choose a hot towel or drink hot brown sugar water. These are all possible and can improve dysmenorrhea.

      What foods can improve dysmenorrhea?

      1. Wolfberry. Wolfberry is a kind of medicinal material. Wolfberry has great resistance to dysmenorrhea. Eating more of these foods can effectively relieve dysmenorrhea. In addition, wolfberry contains a variety of amino acids that can improve the body's immunity and improve eyesight. Regular use of wolfberry soaked in chrysanthemum can improve eyesight and reduce fire.

      2. Black fungus. Studies have shown that black fungus contains a large amount of fiber and colloid, both of which can promote gastrointestinal motility. Black fungus is relatively low in calories, can increase satiety, and has a good blood-enriching effect.

      3. Beans. Soybeans are high-fiber foods that can reduce intrauterine congestion symptoms and help improve menstrual cramps. Because legumes are rich in vitamin B, vitamin B can relieve menstrual cramps and improve menstrual fatigue. However, be careful not to consume too much beans. Excessive consumption of beans will cause gas and make it difficult to digest.