Why does it not hurt when lying down during menstrual cramps?

Written by Li Li Jie
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Updated on February 19, 2025
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Dysmenorrhea is generally caused by a cold uterus or catching a cold, which can be alleviated by lying down to press and shape the abdomen, thus reducing the pain. During menstruation, it is important to rest more and avoid vigorous activities, getting cold, and consuming raw, cold, or spicy foods which are irritating. Do not drink cold water, but use a hot water bottle to apply heat to the abdomen. One can seek treatment in hospitals or Traditional Chinese Medicine clinics for a diagnosis to promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis through medication. During menstruation, women should not take baths or cold showers as it can easily harm physical and mental health, and it is also important to maintain vaginal cleanliness and hygiene. Additionally, attention should be given to getting more rest and eating nutritious foods.

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Is dysmenorrhea a disease?

Obvious and severe dysmenorrhea is also considered a disease. Even if physical examinations do not reveal any abnormalities, simple cold uterus or straightforward dysmenorrhea are recognized as diseases. It is advisable to routinely undergo physical examinations to identify causes related to dysmenorrhea. For instance, some people suffer from dysmenorrhea due to pelvic inflammation, others due to complications with intrauterine devices, and some can be diagnosed with conditions such as adenomyosis or endometriosis, which cause progressive dysmenorrhea symptoms.

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Why does it not hurt when lying down during menstrual cramps?

Dysmenorrhea is generally caused by a cold uterus or catching a cold, which can be alleviated by lying down to press and shape the abdomen, thus reducing the pain. During menstruation, it is important to rest more and avoid vigorous activities, getting cold, and consuming raw, cold, or spicy foods which are irritating. Do not drink cold water, but use a hot water bottle to apply heat to the abdomen. One can seek treatment in hospitals or Traditional Chinese Medicine clinics for a diagnosis to promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis through medication. During menstruation, women should not take baths or cold showers as it can easily harm physical and mental health, and it is also important to maintain vaginal cleanliness and hygiene. Additionally, attention should be given to getting more rest and eating nutritious foods.

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How should people with cold-induced dysmenorrhea regulate their condition?

Patients experiencing cold-induced dysmenorrhea can firstly apply a warm towel to the lower abdomen, which can effectively help treat the pain caused by a cold uterus. They can also soak their feet in hot water every night to promote blood circulation and accelerate metabolism, which can effectively alleviate the symptoms of dysmenorrhea. It is also important to keep warm and avoid getting cold. Engaging in physical exercise can effectively add some heat as well as help expel the cold from the body and increase resistance. Drinking ginger soup, which has the effect of expelling cold, can also be beneficial.

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Adenomyosis without dysmenorrhea

Some women with adenomyosis may not experience symptoms of dysmenorrhea, which is a relatively good scenario as it does not affect their quality of life due to the disease. It is recommended that patients regularly visit the gynecology and obstetrics outpatient clinic at their local hospital for gynecological examinations, gynecological color ultrasound, and other related tests to monitor the occurrence and development of the disease. If the disease progresses and worsens, and clinical symptoms appear with the uterus gradually enlarging, then surgery may be necessary if surgical indications are met.

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What foods relieve menstrual pain?

You should pay attention to eating foods that warm the uterus and promote blood circulation, which can help alleviate menstrual pain. Such foods mainly include red dates and longan. If consumed in summer, you can appropriately add some lotus seeds to prevent heatiness, while in winter, you can add some goji berries. Additionally, you can eat some mutton and drink brown sugar water during your menstrual period. Usually, avoid cold foods, especially those taken straight from the refrigerator, as well as chilled drinks and cold desserts. Try to avoid spicy foods and abstain from smoking and alcohol.