https://tcmgeo.com/tags/menstrual-cramps/Recent content in Menstrual-Cramps on TCMGeo — Integrative Medicine Knowledge BaseHugoen-usMon, 22 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000https://tcmgeo.com/conditions/dysmenorrhea/Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000https://tcmgeo.com/conditions/dysmenorrhea/<h1 id="menstrual-cramps-dysmenorrhea-tcm-acupuncture-points--herbal-relief-guide">Menstrual Cramps (Dysmenorrhea): TCM Acupuncture Points &amp; Herbal Relief Guide</h1> <p><strong>Updated:</strong> June 22, 2026</p> <p><strong>Reviewed by:</strong> Dr. Li Wei, DACM</p> <p><strong>Reading Time:</strong> 7 min</p> <p><strong>Body Area:</strong> Pelvis</p> <hr> <h2 id="overview">Overview</h2> <p>Menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea) affect up to <strong>50-90% of women</strong> of reproductive age. They can range from mild discomfort to severe pain that interferes with daily activities. The pain is caused by uterine contractions (from prostaglandins) and can be accompanied by nausea, headache, or fatigue.</p>