Can Pelvic Inflammation Cause Dysmenorrhea in Women? Women always look forward to the arrival of their menstrual period because it signifies their health and absence of any gynecological diseases. However, women with dysmenorrhea fear the arrival of their period every month as it causes unbearable pain. Therefore, netizens have consulted about the causes of dysmenorrhea. Is there a relationship between pelvic inflammation and dysmenorrhea? Can pelvic inflammation cause dysmenorrhea in women? Experts from Xi'an Gynecology Hospital provide specific answers to these questions.
Pelvic inflammation can indeed cause dysmenorrhea in women. Dysmenorrhea refers to abdominal or lower back pain experienced by women during their menstrual period and its surrounding days. It may also include nausea, vomiting, cold sweats, cold hands and feet, and even fainting. There are many reasons for dysmenorrhea, including gynecological inflammation, and pelvic inflammation is one of them. Pelvic inflammation refers to the inflammation of the reproductive organs in the female pelvis and the surrounding connective tissues, including pelvic peritonitis, endometritis, salpingo-oophoritis, pelvic connective tissue inflammation, etc. Pelvic inflammation not only affects dysmenorrhea but also causes hormonal imbalance in women, leading to irregular menstruation and menstrual disorders.
Generally, after childbirth or abortion, due to physical weakness, the cervical os has not fully closed, or prolonged bleeding with residual tissue; lack of hygiene during menstruation, use of unclean sanitary pads, or sexual intercourse during menstruation, can all lead to infection and cause pelvic inflammation in women. If women suffer from chronic endometritis, due to long-term inflammation, it affects the shedding, regeneration, and repair of the endometrium, as well as the contraction of uterine vessels, resulting in irregular menstrual cycles, excessive menstrual flow, prolonged menstrual bleeding, or irregular vaginal bleeding. Chronic salpingo-oophoritis can affect ovarian function, causing irregular menstruation, excessive menstrual flow, prolonged periods, etc. Chronic pelvic peritonitis and chronic pelvic connective tissue inflammation, due to the existence of inflammation, pelvic congestion may lead to excessive or frequent menstruation.
The main symptoms of pelvic inflammation include fever, lower abdominal pain that worsens upon touch, increased vaginal discharge that is purulent, fatigue, lower back pain, and menstrual disorders. Severe cases may present with high fever, chills, headaches, loss of appetite, etc. If there is peritonitis, gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and bloating may occur. If an abscess forms in the front, bladder irritation symptoms like frequent urination, urgency, and dysuria may appear; if in the back, rectal irritation symptoms such as tenesmus, anal heaviness, diarrhea, and defecation difficulties may occur. These symptoms often worsen with fatigue, sexual activity, or before and after menstruation, aggravating dysmenorrhea and affecting women's physical and mental health. Women should seek treatment for pelvic inflammation at the hospital as soon as possible. The harm of pelvic inflammation is significant, not only causing menstrual irregularities but severe cases can even lead to infertility in women. Actively treating pelvic inflammation is crucial.
Advantages of the integrated Chinese-Western medicine method used by Xi'an Sankin Hospital for treating pelvic inflammation:
Xi'an Sankin Hospital treats pelvic inflammation using an integrated Chinese-Western medicine approach: For acute pelvic inflammation, combined Chinese and Western medicine treatments use highly effective drugs for clearing heat and detoxifying, activating blood circulation and resolving stasis, along with physical therapy. For chronic pelvic inflammation, drug therapy combined with physical therapy is used, incorporating shortwave, ultrashort wave, ion penetration, and directing drug ions to the affected area to relieve pelvic adhesions and eliminate pelvic inflammation.
The integrated Chinese-Western medicine therapy is non-toxic, has no side effects, kills pathogens, viruses, and inflammatory cells, while simultaneously boosting the immune system and enhancing human immunity. Advanced high-tech equipment is selected, utilizing microwave therapy devices, spectrum therapy devices, pelvic inflammation treatment devices, and multifunctional treatment systems to treat pathogenic bacteria. Combining Chinese and Western medicine eliminates inflammation while using highly targeted pure Chinese herbal formulas to organically combine "washing, applying, infusing, and taking" to not only eliminate inflammation but also adjust other conditions of the patient. In clinical treatment of pelvic inflammation, physical therapy combined with drug therapy is often used for dual treatment.
Xi'an Sankin Hospital is located in ancient Xi'an and has been focusing on gynecological brands for 15 years. Approved by the Xincheng District Health Bureau of Xi'an City, it is a comprehensive hospital mainly focused on gynecology. It has three major medical systems: a special diagnostic area for women's health, reproductive medicine, and expert outpatient special diagnostic area. It also has characteristic departments such as the Gynecology Treatment Center, Pain-free Abortion Clinical Center, Uterine Fibroid Treatment Center, Breast Disease Treatment Center, Infertility Treatment Center, etc. It has always been a support station for many women friends, engaged in public welfare activities, and is a trusted brand hospital for our common people!
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