What is the difference between normal and abnormal menstrual pain? 

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Menstruation and women go together. And one thing that is like a nightmare that follows menstruation for women is menstrual cramps. Minor menstrual cramps that can still be used to carry out daily activities are considered natural. Because when ovulation occurs but fertilization does not occur, the uterine muscles contract to expel tissue from the uterine cavity as menstruation. 

We all know that menstrual cramps are caused by the shedding of the uterine lining. But what we may not know is that during this shedding, a substance called Prostaglandins is produced to cause the uterus to contract and expel the lining.

Normally, rhythmic uterine contractions cause cramps, but the severity of the pain depends on each person. Mostly, menstrual pain or menstrual cramps (Period pain) สมัคร UFABET วันนี้ รับเครดิตฟรีสำหรับสมาชิกใหม่, usually occurs 1-2 days before menstruation or during menstruation. The pain of each person is different. Some people will have twisting pain or intermittent pain in the lower abdomen. Some people may have pain radiating to the back and thighs. In addition, there may be other symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, dizziness, loose stools, etc.

Other causes that may cause severe, chronic menstrual pain include:

  • Ovarian or uterine tumors
  • Using an IUD can increase uterine contractions or cause adhesions in the uterus.
  • Ectopic pregnancy
  • Peritonitis, chronic enteritis, or appendicitis
  • Pelvic inflammatory disease or salpingitis
  • Renal calculi
  • Urinary tract infection and inflammation, or cystitis
  • Colon cancer

This abnormal menstrual pain is caused by uterine contractions that may be caused by pelvic pathology or disease. The most common disease is endometriosis, which is caused by the uterine lining flowing back into the abdomen, causing adhesions in the abdomen, which can sometimes cause chocolate cysts.

Therefore, if any woman has a history of salpingitis or difficulty having children and has severe menstrual pain, she should see a doctor for an internal examination, which may include special tests such as an ultrasound or a laparoscopy.