Menstrual Pain (Dysmenorrhea): Therapy

General measures

Nutritional counseling based on nutritional analysis
Nutritional recommendations according to a mixed diet taking into account the disease at hand. This means, among other things:
- Daily total of 5 servings of fresh vegetables and fruits (≥ 400 g; 3 servings of vegetables and 2 servings of fruits).
- Once or twice a week fresh sea fish, i.e. fatty marine fish (omega-3 fatty acids) such as salmon, herring, mackerel.
- High-fiber diet (whole grain products).
Selection of appropriate food based on the nutritional analysis
See also under “Therapy with micronutrients (vital substances)” – if necessary, taking a suitable dietary supplement.
Detailed information on nutritional medicine you will receive from us.

Endurance training (cardio training).
Isometric exercises to reduce pain in primary dysmenorrhea.
Preparation of a fitness or training plan with suitable sports disciplines based on a medical check (health check or athlete check).
Detailed information on sports medicine you will receive from us.

In less severe courses of dysmenorrhea, attempts can be made to reduce pain with local application of heat or light gymnastics.
Massage to reduce pain in primary dysmenorrhea.

In severe courses and long periods of suffering, psychotherapy may also be necessary.
Detailed information on psychosomatics (including stress management) can be obtained from us.

Acupuncture – Pain intensity and duration were significantly reduced; the type of acupuncture (manual or electrical) was irrelevant.