Menstrual Cramps
Menstrual Cramps pain is linked to menstruation.
Primary dysmenorrhea is menstrual pain that results from the shape
of the uterus and the process of menstruation. It is extremely
common, occurring at least occasionally in almost all women. If the
painful episode is mild and brief, it is considered normal and
requires no treatment. Various physical, nervous system, hormonal,
nutritional, and psychological abnormalities have been suggested.
Pain occurs typically in the lower stomach or back and is crampy. It
comes in successive waves, apparently with intense uterine
contractions and slight widening of the lower narrow end of the
uterus. Pain usually begins just before, or at the beginning of,
menstrual flow. It lasts from a few hours to one day or more. The
pain may continue through the entire period. Pain is often linked to
nausea, vomiting, and frequent bowel movements with intestinal
cramping. Dizziness, fainting, paleness, and obvious distress may
also occur.
Complementary dysmenorrhea is menstrual pain that is
caused by specific pelvic abnormalities, such as abnormal tissue
growth in the uterus (endometriosis, adenomyosis), long-term pelvic
infection, chronic pelvic congestion, or fibroid tumors. Typically,
the pain begins earlier in the cycle and lasts longer than the pain
of primary dysmenorrhea. Painful bowel or bladder function may
accompany the condition, depending on the location of the problem.
Notes: A slight imbalance in macro nutrients, or a
slight imbalance in hormones (caused by the liver's inability to
balance the estrogen compounds) is tied directly to menstrual cycle
disorders. Many have found relief with adding just minerals, while
others have to focus on a liver program and getting their hormones
balanced. It doesn't take long to replenish nutrient levels,
however, it make take some time, even with the benefit of a saliva
or urine test, to balance the hormones properly, due to possible
liver congestion.
