Severe Menstrual Pain Can You Just Endure It Check for Hidden Uterine Disease Signals

Hello. This is Dalimchae Korean Medicine Clinic. # Severe Menstrual Pain, Can You Just Endure It? Check for Hidden Uterine Disease Signals. Menstrual pain that visits every month is a familiar discomfort for many women. Even when the lower abdomen aches or the back feels like it's breaking, many people just endure it with a painkiller, thinking "It's probably normal." However, when pain is too intense to dismiss as "just menstrual pain" and interferes with daily life, it may not be mere menstrual pain but an important warning signal sent by your body. In particular, if you frequently feel that your menstrual pain is too severe, you should not overlook the possibility of hidden uterine diseases. 💡 **[Core Answer]** Top 3 most common causes when feeling **severe menstrual pain**: ① Uterine blood circulation disorders (blood stasis) / ② Stress and autonomic nervous imbalance / ③ Organic uterine diseases such as endometriosis and uterine fibroids. Dalimchae Korean Medicine Clinic resolves the root cause of pain through a **constitutional improvement** approach and creates a healthy uterine environment. ## When Should Menstrual Pain Be Suspected as a Disease? Many women accept menstrual pain like fate, but in reality, menstrual pain is an important health indicator of our body. Normal menstrual pain causes mild discomfort in the lower abdomen or back, but extreme pain that makes daily life difficult or hard to endure without painkillers should be suspected as 'primary dysmenorrhea' or 'secondary dysmenorrhea'. In particular, secondary dysmenorrhea is caused by uterine diseases such as endometriosis, adenomyosis, and uterine fibroids, and tends to worsen over time. If you feel your menstrual pain is too severe, check your condition through the checklist below. It can be too dangerous to dismiss as simple menstrual pain. ## Could It Be Endometriosis or Uterine Fibroids? One of the causes of severe menstrual pain is uterine diseases such as endometriosis, uterine fibroids, and adenomyosis. Endometriosis is a condition where endometrial tissue that should be inside the uterus exists in other parts such as the ovaries or abdominal cavity, causing inflammation and adhesions. This causes menstrual blood to reflux and increases pain, and can also be a cause of infertility. Uterine fibroids are benign tumors in the muscular layer of the uterus, which can cause symptoms such as increased menstrual bleeding and frequent urination in addition to menstrual pain depending on size and location. ## How Does Korean Medicine View Menstrual Pain and Uterine Diseases? In Korean medicine, menstrual pain is called 'Tonggyeong' (痛經), and its causes are largely divided into 'Non-smooth circulation causes pain' and 'Lack of nourishment causes pain'. In other words, menstrual pain occurs when smooth circulation of qi and blood in the uterus is impaired causing menstrual blood stagnation (blood stasis), or when the body is weak and insufficient nourishment is supplied to the uterus. Particularly, blood stasis is pointed out as a major cause of uterine diseases. When qi and blood circulation in our body stagnates due to stress, cold environment, or bad dietary habits, blood stasis accumulates in the uterus, causing pain and further developing into organic diseases such as uterine fibroids or endometriosis. Dalimchae Korean Medicine Clinic focuses on removing this blood stasis, improving blood circulation in the uterus and pelvis, relieving pain, and preventing the progression of uterine diseases. A 2020 study by Song Min-jung et al., published in the *Journal of Korean Obstetrics & Gynecology*, applied Korean medicine complex treatment (herbal medicine, acupuncture, moxibustion) for 12 weeks to 57 patients with chronic pelvic pain and menstrual pain due to endometriosis. The results showed that the pain index evaluated by the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) improved from a pre-treatment average of 7.2 to 3.1 post-treatment (an improvement of about 57%, p\<0.001), and quality of life indices also significantly improved. The researchers concluded that Korean medicine complex treatment is effective in improving menstrual pain and quality of life caused by endometriosis. Furthermore, a 2018 meta-analysis study by Lee So-young et al., published in the *Complementary Therapies in Medicine* journal analyzing Korean medicine treatments (acupuncture, moxibustion, herbal medicine) in 1,222 primary dysmenorrhea patients, showed that Korean medicine treatment had a statistically significant effect in reducing menstrual pain intensity compared to placebo and non-treatment groups (standardized mean difference -1.21; 95% confidence interval -1.48 to -0.94), especially confirming the effectiveness of acupuncture treatment. Based on these data, Dalimchae Korean Medicine Clinic aims to improve the uterine environment and solve fundamental problems rather than simply suppressing pain. ## How Does Dalimchae's Menstrual Pain Treatment Proceed? Dalimchae Korean Medicine Clinic focuses on **constitutional improvement** treatment to restore overall body balance rather than viewing severe menstrual pain as a simple symptom. To achieve this, we prescribe customized herbal medicine tailored to individual constitution and symptoms to remove uterine blood stasis, promote pelvic blood circulation, and regulate hormone balance. In addition, acupuncture, moxibustion, and pharmacopuncture treatments are used to improve lower abdominal coldness, balance the autonomic nervous system, raise the pain threshold, and strengthen uterine function. **✅ Menstrual Pain Self-Diagnosis Checklist** Check how many of the following apply to you: * Menstrual pain is severe enough to interfere with daily life (school, work). * Difficult to endure pain without taking painkillers. * Menstrual pain starts before menstruation and lasts throughout the menstrual period. * Menstrual pain seems to get worse every year or over time. * Menstrual volume is abnormally high or blood clots frequently appear. * Lower abdomen pain or pelvic pain occurs even outside the menstrual period. * Back pain, leg numbness, indigestion, vomiting, or diarrhea occur along with menstrual pain. * Menstrual cycle suddenly becomes irregular or menstrual period becomes prolonged. **Judgment Criteria:** * **3 or more items applied:** Suspected primary dysmenorrhea or autonomic nervous imbalance type menstrual pain -> Consider Korean medicine complex treatment. * **5 or more items applied:** High possibility of secondary dysmenorrhea or organic uterine disease -> Immediate visit for precise diagnosis and treatment recommended. * **7 or more items applied:** High possibility of severe accompanying uterine disease -> Mandatory consultation with professional medical staff at Dalimchae Korean Medicine Clinic Incheon Branch. ## FAQ **Q. Is severe menstrual pain related to infertility?** A. Yes, severe menstrual pain, especially secondary dysmenorrhea caused by endometriosis or adenomyosis, can be a cause of infertility. Inflammation and adhesions around the uterus can impair fallopian tube function or hinder ovulation. **Q. Is it okay to keep taking menstrual pain medication?** A. Painkillers temporarily relieve pain but do not solve the root cause. Long-term use can cause side effects such as gastrointestinal disorders or tolerance. **Q. Can menstrual pain improve naturally?** A. Puberty menstrual pain may improve naturally as hormone balance is established, but menstrual pain that worsens after adulthood or due to specific diseases is difficult to heal naturally. **Q. What treatments are performed at Dalimchae Korean Medicine Clinic Incheon Branch?** A. We use customized herbal medicine, acupuncture, moxibustion, and pharmacopuncture tailored to individual constitution and pain causes to remove uterine blood stasis, improve blood circulation, and regulate autonomic nervous balance to treat the root cause of menstrual pain. Menstrual pain is not a problem to be endured. You no longer have to ignore the body signals sent for a long time. Bring the symptoms you are experiencing right now as they are. Dalimchae Korean Medicine Clinic will find the cause together with you. Life blossoms here. Herbal medicine is Dalimchae. Check your symptoms first through Dalimchae Korean Medicine Clinic's website AI consultation! Medical Supervision | Women's & Pregnancy Care Standard, Min Jihong, Licensed Korean Medicine Doctor, Dalimchae Korean Medicine Clinic Incheon Branch (Menstrual Pain Column)