Menstrual Pain When? Soothe Only with Warm Water

JAKARTA - You often feel pain during menstruation? No problem, because this is something normal and not have to worry about, with a record of the pain occurs on the day of unity until the third day of menstruation.

"Pain during menstruation or dysmenorhea, is actually a normal thing to happen. This pain is considered normal if there on day 1 to day-to-3 with a decrease in pain the next day, accompanied by the reduced volume of menstrual blood," said Dr. Ryan Thamrin , a specialist in reproductive and sexual health issues, in Perbanas, South Jakarta, Tuesday (04/10/2011).

Pain during menstruation is a reaction that occurs due to the release of endometrial cells in the uterus. The resistance of every woman's different reactions causing pain differently in each person.

"No wonder if anyone who feels pain, even unconscious," he said.

However, there are several ways you can do to help ease the pain.

1. Compress the area of ​​pain.
Try to warm the belly of the sick by using a special pillow or a warm bottle warmers. Or try drinking warm drinks like tea, coffee, milk, or hot chocolate, so the stomach feels more relaxed and comfortable.

2. Warm the body.
When bathing, wash with warm water. You could also try soaking the feet in warm water. Make your body warm as possible, because the condition of the body which will facilitate the circulation of warm blood.

3. Reduce strenuous activity.
Take a lying position, or menungging, so that the position of the uterus hanging down. This will relieve the pain in the abdomen. Perform minor movement also follows: lying on your back, knees bent close to his chest, then straightened again. Do at least four times.

4. Fill your nutritional needs.
Eat foods that contain lots of protein, omega-3 fatty acids, magnesium, zinc, vitamin B1, and iron.

5. Inhale.
Take a deep breath and slowly. This serves to relax the body.

6. Consumption of analgesics.
Pain reliever (analgesic) may be used, but it's better in accordance with doctor's instructions. If not consult with doctors and medicines are free to choose, you should not drink more than three times daily dosing.