Today we are talking about menstruation and dysmenorrhea<br /><br />But first, don't forget to subscribe to the channel <br /><br />to start your day with new information every day<br /><br />Menstrual pain or dysmenorrhea is a common symptom that most women experience<br /><br />Symptoms of dysmenorrhea:<br /><br />Pain in the lower abdomen<br /><br />Feeling of pressure on the abdomen<br /><br />Pain in the thighs or lower back and hips<br /><br />Stomach disorders<br /><br />Loose stools<br /><br />Types:<br /><br />Primary dysmenorrhea:<br /><br /> This is common, frequent menstrual cramps that are not caused by medical conditions.<br /><br /> The pain begins - usually - a day or two before the period, and the pain ranges from moderate to severe,<br /><br /> and lasts between 12 and 72 hours, and may be accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and fatigue <br /><br />Secondary dysmenorrhea:<br /><br /> It is the pain caused by a disorder in a woman's reproductive organs, <br /><br />such as: endometriosis, infection or uterine fibroids .<br /><br /> Pain in secondary dysmenorrhea begins earlier in the menstrual cycle<br /><br /> and lasts longer than common menstrual cramps<br /><br />Causes of dysmenorrhea:<br /><br />Menstrual cramps are caused by a chemical called prostaglandin.<br /><br />If the uterus contracts too hard, it puts pressure on the adjacent blood vessels,<br /><br /> cutting off the oxygen supply to the uterine muscle tissue .<br /><br /> Pain results when part of the muscle briefly loses its oxygen supply<br /><br />Thank you for watching<br /><br />If you liked the video, click on Like<br /><br /> And subscribe to the channel to receive more<br /><br />Note: The information in the video is never a substitute for taking medical advice when needed<br /><br />#menstrual_cramps
