Dysmenorrhea pertains to cold pain in the lower abdomen that refers to the lumbosacral region prior to, during or after the menstruation period. It is commonly seen in young women.

Dysmenorrhea often relates to pathological changes of the genitalia, psychological and endocrine factors. Primary or functional dysmenorrhea refers to a condition without pathological changes of the genitalia, which often occurs in a nulliparous woman, and usually disappears after giving a birth to a baby. Secondary dysmenorrhea is caused by diseases such as endometriosis, acute or chronic pelvic inflammation, tumors, blockage or cervical stenostomia.

From TCM point of view, excess patterns are mainly due to stagnation of the liver-qi caused by emotional
factors, which impedes blood circulation in the uterus. The contraction of external cold; or drinking cold beverages during the menstrual periods; or exposure to rains or wading in cold water. Deficient patterns are mainly due to the deficiency in the spleen andstomach, or insufficiency of the qi and blood caused by serious and prolonged diseases; or the constitutional weakness, insufficiency of the essence and blood of the liver and kidney. Any of the above factors my cause a retention of cold or dampness in the uterus, insufficiency of blood in the Penetrating and Conception Vessels, and the uterine failure for nourishment, resulting in dysmenorrhea.

Acupuncture treatment has been proven as effective for Dysmenorrhea pain according to WHO. Read More,

In TG Wellness Clinic, Navel Acupuncture is used to achieve significant effects.