There is gripping pain about 4-6 hours before the onset of the period. There is no pain between cycles. Usually affects person after the age of 30 years. A dull aching is felt in the lower back also. The first type of pain needs assurance and counselling.
Rest is advised during menstruation.
The pain usually disappears after marriage. The second type needs advice from the physicians. The following treatment is helpful in primary and nonspecific secondary dysmenorrhoea. They are to be mixed and taken for five days, commencing two days before the periods. They are to be mixed and taken once every three days before the onset of cycle.