Does Endometriosis or Dysmenorrhea affect physical exercise?

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does it make it more painful to do?
It's not so much that it will necessarily make the exercise itself more painful to do, but severe uterine pain (either associated with endo or not) can make it difficult for someone to do any physical exercise just as any severe pains might. A really really really bad headache is going to make it awfully difficult to run, a painful shoulder is going to make it very difficult to swim, etc. For some women, this type of pain can be so intense that it can prevent them from doing anything, and they're stuck in bed for days at a time. Obviously, if you can hardly stand to get out of bed, physical exercise is out of the question.  (+ info)

Treatment for dysmenorrhea for a teenager with retroverted uterus?

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Nearly all women have either a retro or anteverted uterus. Rarely does it contribute to any issues like infertility or conception problems; however, some women with a retroverted uterus may also have Endometriosis. See http://www.endocenter.org/pdf/2006ScreeningEducationKit.pdf for more information and direction.  (+ info)

what are some first aid for dysmenorrhea?

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most of the time my period really hurts and
sometimes i forgot to bring a pain reliever so i
wonder what are some immediate things that
i should do to minimize/avoid the pain..

thanks..
I personally think it is best to stay home from work on the first day of your period that way you will perform better over all once you have had a rest.

If you must be there on day one make sure you have a small discrete hot /heat bag to place against your tummy inside your skirt while you are sitting (pantyhose can keep it in place).

Avoid bending over and getting up suddenly and too often.

Have a nice warm cup of tea and let your immediate supervisor know that you don't feel the best and why; hopefully they'll be understanding. If you don't let them know what is troubling you they will just think you are slacking off.

If you can avoid to much physical activity the day BEFORE your period then the pain is less.

I hope you feel better soon.  (+ info)

How do I get rid of physical discomforts during menstruation? like rashes, dysmenorrhea, menstrual cramps, etc

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I am 17 years old and I have been menstruating since 11. I started experiencing menstrual cramps since highschool (starting when i was 12). And now that i am in college, the discomfort can be very inconvenient. I am not able to concentrate in class because of the pain, and I always feel better when I lie down in bed and rest. I do not want to do this for the rest of my life, it can ruin my grades, and my future career. I experience menstrual cramps on the first day of menstraution, and the pain usually lasts for one whole day. And I also get these reddish rashes on my butt canal... paired with rashes at the back of my knee. They appear a few days before my menstruation, and then disappear after my period. I use pads, am I allergic to pads? Is this the reason why I get diaper rashes? They're very itchy....! Should I switch to tampons? Please help me. btw, the rashes became worse (became itchier) when i started getting orgasms (due to the discovery of making out) Is there a connection?
oh by the way, during the first day of my period last month, I started having these cramps again. But my boyfriend was there, and I told him to massage the area... it offered relief. And there was also one time when the cramps got worse I had to be accompanied home from school... One of my usually classmates jokingly said that I'm having cramps because I lack sex. He said it was therapeutic. But we both know he's just kidding. well, my boyfriend accompanied me home. The place was empty, so we made out... and guess what, I got a bit relieved. I took some ibuprofen and the pain lessened as well. does this mean that getting horny plus orgasms can offer relief for menstrual cramps? sex must be really therapeutic. and my horny classmate was unintentionally right after all.. hehhe
When I was young like you I had terrible terrible cramps too and people just don;t believe us, but I believe every word. here's my advice. First switch to tampons and change them every 4-5 hours, less mess and no skin irritation.

Second, consult with a Dr about getting a prescription level of Naproxin or discuss the option of taking more than the recommended amount on the label of Aleve. this is the only drug that helped me, BUT with higher dosages, your blood pressure and heart rate can raise too, so please ask your doctor first. My cramps were so bad, this is the solution we came up with.

Third, get a vibrator to use on the outside to have quick orgasms on your own during your worst cramps. When you are using tampons, there is no mess from this...

Last, over the years my periods have gotten easier to where I do not take anything at all for them and all my friends who had it easy in their teens as going through what we did now. i am 40 and they started easing up when I was 30 or so.  (+ info)

How can you prevent or ease Dysmenorrhea? Is it in the hormone?

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You should talk to your doctor. Birth control pills can dramatically make cramps go away, without having to take heavy painkillers. And if your pain is bad enough to affect your normal activities, you must see a doctor because this is not normal and could indicate an underlying condition.  (+ info)

What to do about my dysmenorrhea?

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My ob/gyn put me on birth control and I was on it for almost a year, now that I have stopped taking it the symptoms have came back (vomiting, severe cramps, headaches, chills, weakness, leg pains). Thing is I don't want to be taking birth control for the rest of my life. Is there ANYTHING else I can do besides birth control? I can't be missing work/school everytime I get this.
I've heard Royal Jelly capsules can be very effective, but I haven't tried them myself, if you are in England, then apparently they are on 3 for 2 promotion at Boots, I meant to get myself and a friend some yesterday and forgot, but I think the natural remedies are worth a try if your Doctor confirms nothing serious is amiss, Good Luck  (+ info)

I have dysmenorrhea but I'm allergic to aspirin. What OTC drugs can I take for the pain?

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Six grams of fish oil per day (or about 1,000mg of eicosapentanoic acid, 700mg of docosahexaenoic acid) can be taken every day for 2 or 3 cycles and then reduced, or taken for a total of 14 days starting 10 days before your period.

Bromelain at 250 to 500mg can be taken 3 to 4 times per day on an empty stomach. Fish oil and bromelain make a powerful anti-inflammatory combination.  (+ info)

Is getting married can help me ease the pain cause by dysmenorrhea?

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Because according to other's hearsay getting married is one of the cure of dysmenorrhea.And i just wanted to be sure if this is true..will you please help me..tnx..Godbless!!
Getting married in and of itself can't help, but the hormones released during sex and after can help, but your best bet is to see a doctor about getting hormone therapy. They can point you in the right direction. I always try to figure out from patients if there is some underlying problem. So talk to your doctor and see if they can help.  (+ info)

Birth control for dysmenorrhea?

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I get terrible symptoms from dysmenorrhea (very painful menstrual cramps, nausea, constipation, fainting, fatigue) and last sunday started on a birth control pill (levora) I am still feeling the symptoms. How long will it take until the dysmenorrhea eases?
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Dysmenorrhea affecting labor and delivery?

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Is it true that if you have really bad cramps that your labor and delivery will be just as bad when you have kids?
I'm not sure what you mean by "just as bad." While it's true that menstrual cramps are caused by uterine contraction, the difference between menstruation and childbirth is monumental--there simply is no comparison. So if you are asking whether your labor will be "just as bad" as your dysmenorrhea, well---it'll be lots more intense.

The good thing is that you get a nifty prize at the end of labor! Oh, and there are lots of ways to reduce labor pain that simply are not available for menstrual pain. (How heavenly would an epidural be *then*?!)

But if you are asking whether, as someone who experiences greater-than-"normal" menstrual pain, you can expect a more difficult labor and delivery than "normal"---the short answer is no. Unless there is a structural cause for your menstrual discomfort, there's no reason to expect greater-than-"normal" labor discomfort.

("Normal" is in quotation marks because, well---everyone perceives pain differently, and it's very hard to define "normal.")  (+ info)

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