月經來了：喝黑糖水能不能緩解經痛？

on each occasionMenstruationMany women suffer from abdominal pain, and the phrase "drinking black sugar water for pain relief" is often mentioned as a popular remedy. But can black sugar water really relieve menstrual pain? Is there any scientific basis for the principle behind its action? In this article, we will analyse the ingredients, physiological effects and scientific points of view to help women understand the relationship between brown sugar water and menstrual pain more objectively.

Firstly, in terms of ingredients, black sugar water is made from boiled and concentrated sugar cane, retaining some of the minerals (such as iron, potassium, magnesium, etc.) and vitamins in sugar cane, and the main ingredient is sucrose, which can quickly replenish the body with calories. For some women, during menstruation, due to blood loss or physical exertion, there may be fatigue, coldness and other discomforts. At this time, a cup of warm black sugar water can not only relieve abdominal tightness through the warmth of hot beverages, but also quickly replenish energy to alleviate the subjective feeling of discomfort and indirectly relieve emotional tension caused by discomfort, which in turn reduces the feeling of abdominal pain.

However, from a scientific point of view, black sugar water itself does not have the pharmacological effect of directly "relieving pain". Menstrual pain can be classified into "primary" and "secondary" pain:Primary Menstrual PainMostly related to the endometrium during menstruation to release too much prostaglandin, prostaglandin will prompt the uterus strong contraction, resulting in vascular spasm, lack of oxygen, thus triggering pain; secondary menstrual pain may be caused by endometriosis, uterine myelopathy and other gynecological diseases. Sucrose, minerals and other ingredients in brown sugar water cannot directly inhibit prostaglandin synthesis, nor can it play a therapeutic role against gynecological diseases. Therefore, for severe menstrual pain caused by high prostaglandin levels or diseases, the relief effect of brown sugar water is usually limited.

It is worth noting that some women may mistakenly equate "subjective comfort" with "pain relief". For example, the warm feeling in the abdomen brought about by warm beverages can promote local blood circulation and reduce the spasm of the uterus caused by ischaemia and hypoxia. This physical soothing effect has nothing to do with the brown sugar water itself, and even drinking warm boiled water or warm ginger tea may also achieve similar effects. In addition, although the sugar in brown sugar water can quickly replenish energy, but excessive intake may lead to fluctuations in blood sugar, especially for women with poor blood sugar control or risk of diabetes, need to pay attention to the appropriate amount of drink, to avoid aggravating the body's burden.

So, apart from drinking black sugar water, what are the more scientific and effective ways to relieve menstrual pain? First of all, during menstruation, you can promote blood circulation in the abdomen through local warmth (such as the use of warm water bags, warming pads) to reduce uterine contraction; secondly, moderate light exercise (such as walking, yoga and gentle stretching) can help relax the muscles and relieve spasm; if the menstrual pain is more serious, you can take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (such as ibuprofen) under the guidance of a doctor, this kind of drug can directly inhibit the synthesis of prostaglandins, to achieve a better pain relief effect. These drugs can directly inhibit prostaglandin synthesis and achieve better pain relief. In addition, maintaining a regular routine and eating a balanced diet (rich in Omega-3 fatty acids and B vitamins) can also help regulate endocrine secretions and reduce the frequency and severity of menstrual pain.

In conclusion, drinking black sugar water during menstruation can bring subjective comfort through warmth and tonic effect, which may have some relief effect on minor menstrual pain, but there is no scientific basis for direct pain relief, and it cannot replace formal medical treatment. If menstrual pain is recurring and seriously affects your life, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time to rule out the possibility of secondary menstrual pain and to choose the appropriate relief method according to the doctor's advice.Effective protection of menstrual health。