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Is your lower abdomen being squeezed during menstruation? Escape the recurring pain every month!

Every month without fail, many women complain of abdominal squeezing pain during menstruation, experiencing significant discomfort in their daily lives. Menstrual pain is not something to just 'endure' but could be an important signal from your body. Severe abdominal pain is often accompanied by back pain, headache, indigestion, and fatigue, ruining your condition. You might be living on painkillers, but feeling tired of their temporary effects, searching for a fundamental solution.

💡 [Key Answer] 3 most common causes of squeezing abdominal pain during menstruation: ① Coldness and blood circulation disorders in the uterus and lower abdomen ② Autonomic nervous system imbalance due to stress ③ Fundamental decrease in stamina and immunity Dalimchae Korean Medicine Clinic breaks the cycle of pain through constitutional improvement and helps the body recover its health on its own.

Menstrual pain, or dysmenorrhea, occurs when prostaglandins secreted from the uterine lining are produced excessively, causing uterine muscle contraction. However, beyond these Western medical principles, Korean medicine finds causes from various perspectives, such as 'Stagnant Blood (瘀血)', 'Cold Syndrome (冷症)', and 'Qi Stagnation (氣滯)'. Stagnant blood refers to a state where waste products accumulate due to poor blood circulation in the uterus, becoming a major culprit of squeezing pain. Coldness in the lower abdomen lowers the temperature around the uterus, constricting blood vessels and further hindering blood circulation, which worsens the pain. Additionally, Qi stagnation from stress or overwork causes autonomic nervous system imbalance, interfering with normal uterine function and increasing pain sensitivity. These complex causes lead to painful symptoms like abdominal squeezing pain during menstruation.

If your pain has become chronic beyond simple menstrual pain, it's highly likely a fundamental problem in your body. Check your status with the checklist below.

Menstrual Pain Self-Diagnosis Checklist

• I always take painkillers because my lower abdomen feels squeezed and painful during menstruation.
• Even after taking painkillers, the pain doesn't subside well or the effect is short-lived.
• Along with menstrual pain, I often experience indigestion, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, or dizziness.
• My lower abdomen, hands, or feet are always cold.
• Menstrual blood often contains many clots and is dull or dark red.
• I have severe mood swings before menstruation and severe PMS symptoms like breast pain.
• I usually get a lot of stress or suffer from chronic fatigue.

Judgment Criteria:

• If 3 or more items apply: Menstrual pain due to uterine and autonomic nervous system imbalance is suspected. Consider holistic Korean medicine treatment.
• If 5 or more items apply: Your quality of life may be significantly reduced due to chronic menstrual pain. Immediate visit is recommended for fundamental cause treatment.

Korean medicine doesn't view menstrual pain simply as pain itself but as a result of an imbalance in the whole body. Therefore, beyond suppressing pain, it focuses on improving Qi and blood circulation in the whole body including the uterus and enhancing immunity, helping the body regulate pain and maintain a healthy state on its own.

A study published in [Korean Medicine] in 2025 analyzed results of applying herbal medicine and auxiliary therapies like acupuncture and moxibustion to 135 menstrual pain patients. Customized prescriptions tailored to individual symptom patterns were mainly used, and significant changes were observed in indicators such as pain intensity, pain duration, and reduction in painkiller dosage. Researchers concluded that individualized Korean medicine treatment could be effective in managing menstrual pain.

Also, a systematic review and meta-analysis published in the [Journal of Clinical Medicine] in 2020 revealed that the herbal formula Dangguijagyag-san could be effective for primary dysmenorrhea. Analyzing 14 randomized controlled trials (1215 participants), Dangguijagyag-san showed significant effects in reducing menstrual pain (MD = -1.1, 95% CI -2.04 - -0.16) and emergency painkiller dosage (MD = -2.3, 95% CI -3.58 - -1.02) compared to the placebo group. Researchers emphasized it could be more effective for patients with both Qi and blood deficiency. These studies support Dalimchae's constitutional improvement approach.

Dalimchae Clinic identifies the root cause of female diseases like squeezing abdominal pain during menstruation and conducts constitutional improvement treatment to create a healthy body where symptoms don't recur. Instead of just calming the pain, it's about balancing the autonomic nervous system, warming the uterus, and smoothing blood circulation to increase self-regulation.

Our body sends a signal like a warning light when a problem arises. Menstrual pain is a strong warning light for uterine and systemic health. At Dalimchae, we prescribe herbal medicine tailored to individual constitution to remove stagnant blood, improve lower abdominal coldness, and promote Qi and blood circulation. Acupuncture, moxibustion, and cupping are combined to release stagnant Qi around the uterus and stabilize the autonomic nervous system.

Especially many patients searching for an Incheon menstrual pain clinic also suffer from autonomic imbalance due to stress and overwork. We consider these factors to increase the body's recovery power, which positively affects overall female health like infertility and postpartum care. Songdo clinic also provides such personalized treatment.

Q. How long does treatment take? A. It varies by constitution and severity, but significant improvement is usually experienced through 2-3 months of treatment.

Q. Can it be treated with Korean medicine? A. Yes, menstrual pain reacts very well to Korean medicine treatment through herbal medicine, acupuncture, and moxibustion.

Q. Is it okay to keep taking painkillers? A. They help temporarily but don't solve the root cause and can cause side effects like gastric disorders. Consult a specialist for fundamental treatment.

Q. Can menstrual pain and PMS be treated together? A. Yes, they often share common causes like autonomic imbalance and stress, so both can be alleviated through systemic constitutional improvement.

Menstrual pain is not something to just endure. Don't ignore your body's signals anymore. Dalimchae will find the cause with you.

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This information is summarized by Dalimchae medical staff. Medical Supervision | Min Jihong, Korean Medical Doctor, Dalimchae Incheon (Menstrual Pain Column)