Dysmenorrhea is a common physiological problem among women. Many female friends experience dysmenorrhea, but due to insufficient understanding of dysmenorrhea, many people have misconceptions in the treatment of dysmenorrhea. Let's take a look at a few misconceptions about dysmenorrhea.
1. Chocolate can cure dysmenorrhea
During menstruation, women should eat less foods containing caffeine, such as coffee, tea, cola, chocolate, and avoid eating large amounts of sweets. Otherwise, it will not only fail to alleviate the symptoms of dysmenorrhea, but may also worsen the discomfort during menstruation.
2. Taking random painkillers for dysmenorrhea
Nowadays, there are many over-the-counter painkillers available on the market that can help relieve pain. Some girls who are unsure of the cause of their dysmenorrhea purchase and take painkillers on their own to alleviate the symptoms.
In fact, this approach is careless or inappropriate because dysmenorrhea can be divided into two types: primary dysmenorrhea and secondary dysmenorrhea. If painkillers are taken randomly, it may not only relieve the pain, but worsen the condition.
3. Dysmenorrhea will heal on its own
Most cases of primary dysmenorrhea may naturally improve, but secondary dysmenorrhea is mainly caused by organic lesions and requires treatment to alleviate the symptoms. Not all cases of dysmenorrhea will heal automatically.
4. Hot compress can cure dysmenorrhea
It is believed that the most traditional approach for girls with dysmenorrhea is to hold a hot water bottle or drink a cup of hot ginger tea with brown sugar.
In fact, hot compress therapy is not suitable for everyone. It only works for people with cold body constitution and has no effect on other body constitutions of female friends.
