A Peking University professor developed a new medicine for dysmenorrhea -

A recent development has garnered significant attention: Professor Xiao Ruiping from Peking University has created a new medication to alleviate her daughter’s severe menstrual cramps caused by endometriosis.

Professor Xiao Ruiping of Peking University revealed in the program “Let’s Talk” that her daughter suffered from menstrual cramps due to endometriosis , and sometimes taking 6 painkillers was useless. For this reason, she began to study this problem.

According to Xiao Ruiping, the medication is currently in phase II clinical trials and has been recognized as a breakthrough therapy by China’s Food and Drug Administration, with hopes for global approval by 2027 or 2028.

Online users have expressed that it is “good news for all womens” and “very necessary, please put it on the market soon!”

Earlier statistics showed that nearly two-thirds of female friends have experienced dysmenorrhea; some studies have even found that nearly 91% of women suffer from dysmenorrhea, and about one-third of them suffer from severe dysmenorrhea.

Why does dysmenorrhea occur?

Dysmenorrhea refers to pain and distension in the lower abdomen before, after or during menstruation, accompanied by backache or other discomfort. It is usually located above the pubic bone in the lower abdomen (what we often call the lower abdomen), and can radiate to the lumbar sacral region and the inner thigh. In severe cases, symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and cold sweats may occur.

According to the cause, dysmenorrhea can be divided into two categories: primary dysmenorrhea and secondary dysmenorrhea.

Primary dysmenorrhea

This type occurs without any underlying gynecological issues and often begins within 6 to 12 months after a woman’s first menstruation. It’s typically due to an imbalance in prostaglandin secretion, leading to spasmodic contractions of the uterus.

Secondary dysmenorrhea

This form results from identifiable medical conditions, such as endometriosis or uterine fibroids. It necessitates medical evaluation and targeted treatment to address the root cause.

How to relieve dysmenorrhea?

The most effective way to relieve dysmenorrhea is to take painkillers. Painkillers can prevent the synthesis of prostaglandins, thereby alleviating pain. However, the already synthesized prostaglandins cannot be reversed. If you have experienced dysmenorrhea in the past and the degree is not mild, it is best to take it when the pain just starts, or take it in advance when the pain occurs. In addition, it is best not to take it on an empty stomach, which may irritate the gastrointestinal tract.

As for secondary dysmenorrhea, in addition to taking painkillers to temporarily relieve the pain, you also need to go to the hospital for examination and further treatment to completely eradicate it. After all, for patients with secondary dysmenorrhea, dysmenorrhea is an important physical warning.

Drinking hot water or applying hot compresses during menstruation can actually help relieve dysmenorrhea. But drinking hot water cannot solve all problems. If a female friend of yours has dysmenorrhea, don’t just tell her to drink more hot water. What she needs is more than just a perfunctory verbal response. Buying her some painkillers or accompanying her to the hospital for treatment may help relieve her pain.

Why does dysmenorrhea occur?

Primary dysmenorrhea

Secondary dysmenorrhea

How to relieve dysmenorrhea?

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