Understanding Menstrual Pain

What Your Menstrual Pain Could Be Telling You About Fertility Health 

Let's be real, period cramps are no fun—but they could be saying more than just “ouch.” 👀 Turns out, your monthly pain is packed with clues about your reproductive health. Let’s break down what those cramps might be trying to tell you about your fertility, using some Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) wisdom. 🌿✨

1. Pain Before Your Period Starts

Your period’s fashionably late, but your cramps are already showing up to the party? 😩 That could be your body’s way of saying you’re stressed. In TCM, stress makes your blood flow stuck, meaning your body’s struggling to kickstart your period.

💡 What to do: Time to relax! Yoga, meditation, or even a 10-minute walk can help get things flowing more smoothly.

2. Pain After Your Flow Starts

You’ve got your period, but why are those cramps still lingering? According to TCM, this might mean your body’s low on blood or nutrients and doesn't want to lose any more.

💡 What to do: Replenish with nutrient-rich foods like spinach, lentils, and bone broth. Your body will thank you! 🥬🍵

3. Pain Before and After Your Period

Double the pain, double the message. 🤕 If you’re cramping up both before and after your flow, TCM says you might be dealing with a mix of stress and nutrient deficiency.

💡 What to do: Relax AND nourish! Hit the reset button with self-care and warming, nutrient-dense foods.

4. Sharp, Stabbing Pain

Sharp, stabbing cramps? 🗡️ Yikes! In TCM, this could be a sign of blood stasis, which means your blood isn’t flowing as it should. It’s like your body is saying, “Help! Things aren’t moving down here!”

💡 What to do: Seek help from a TCM practitioner. In the meantime, avoid cold foods and drinks that can make things worse.

5. Dull Pain That Eases with Warmth

Does a heating pad bring you sweet, sweet relief? 😌 That dull pain could mean your body’s low on energy, and warmth helps boost it back up.