What Does Uterine Spasm Feel Like?

The uterus is one of the important parts of a woman's body and a unique tissue specific to women, carrying significant meaning for them. In daily life, when the uterus is in a relatively healthy state, there are often no abnormal manifestations. However, some women may experience uterine spasms before or after menstruation, during which they may feel a series of contractions in the uterus, leading to abdominal pain.

1.1 Situation 1: The sensation of uterine spasms is characterized by a series of contractions in the uterus, primarily occurring before, during, or after menstruation. This is accompanied by spasmodic pain in the lower abdomen and general discomfort, which in severe cases can affect daily life.

1.2 Situation 2: Uterine spasms are commonly seen in women with uterine coldness or poor physical constitution. High levels of prostaglandins in the body often cause uterine spasms. Medications that lower prostaglandin levels can be used for targeted treatment. Additionally, traditional Chinese medicines like Wuji Baifeng Pill and Yimucao Granules can be taken to help improve the condition. Drinking ginger sugar water during menstruation and applying heat to the lower abdomen to avoid getting chilled can also alleviate the symptoms of uterine spasms.

1. Narrow Cervical Canal: Studies using CO2 ventilation to compare the tension of the uterine isthmus between normal women and those with menstrual pain have shown that the tension of the uterine isthmus is higher in women with menstrual pain. During cervical and uterine iodinated oil radiography, it is also observed that during the proliferative phase of the menstrual cycle, the uterine isthmus is relatively wider, while it becomes narrower and almost linear during the luteal phase. Some women have a very narrow uterine isthmus, which is barely visible during radiography. Therefore, it is believed that the basis of primary menstrual pain is the loss of normal relaxation characteristics of the uterine isthmus, leading to impeded menstrual flow and stimulating spasmodic contractions of the uterus.

2. Uterine Dysplasia: When the uterus is dysplastic, there is a disproportion in the ratio of uterine muscles and fibers, resulting in uncoordinated contractions or abnormal blood vessel supply, leading to tissue ischemia, local hypoxia, and menstrual pain.

3. Abnormal Uterine Position: When the uterus is excessively retroverted or anteverted, it can form an angle in the isthmus, obstructing menstrual flow. The menstrual blood stimulates spasmodic contractions of the uterine muscles, causing premenstrual abdominal pain.