Dysmenorrhea occurs when a woman experiences irregularly painful menstruation, characterized by extreme lower abdominal and back pain. An individual is considered to have primary dysmenorrhea when she experiences pain near the beginning of their period and is otherwise healthy. In women with secondary dysmenorrhea, pain can be attributed to some underlying condition or issue in the uterus or surrounding region.
Below you will find alternative and natural treatment options including those from a Chinese Medicine perspective for dysmenorrhea.