Although it is common and normalized, it is not normal to experience pain during or even around menstruation every menstrual cycle.
Menstrual pain is known as dysmenorrhea → uterine pain at the time of menstruation, or around it, and lasts from 2-3 days before to 2-3 days after.
Menstruation/bleeding (shedding of the endometrium) is a naturally inflammatory process, so it may be normal to feel some DISCOMFORT, especially the first 2-3 days. But, there should be no pain, much less disabling pain.
This physiological inflammation is due to the presence of PGF (prostaglandins), macrophages and autophagy with the aim of shedding the endometrium. To carry out this peeling, uterine contractions are produced, thanks to the presence of these PGFs.
Dysmenorrhea, depending on the origin, is classified as PRIMARY or SECONDARY.
- – PRIMARY: there are no structural gynecological alterations → e.g.: lifestyle habits.
- – SECONDARY: presence of structural gynecological alterations → eg:
endometriosis.
Whatever the cause, diet is a key pillar to work on to improve symptoms: either to regulate inflammation or to improve the hormonal axis.
Depending on the case, it may also be interesting to accompany nutrition with physiotherapy, for example in cases of pelvic congestion. My colleague Aroa Olivares (@arofisiofimed on Instagram), who specializes in this field, can help you.
If you need to work on your menstrual pain and improve your cycles, you can contact me to work on your case.
