Can ibuprofen cure dysmenorrhea?

ibuprofen can relieve dysmenorrhea symptoms, but can not directly treat the root cause of dysmenorrhea.

ibuprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, its main effects include antipyretic, analgesic and anti-inflammatory. In terms of relieving dysmenorrhea, ibuprofen inhibits prostaglandin synthase activity, reduces prostaglandin production, prevents excessive uterine contractions and spasms, and thus reduces or eliminates dysmenorrhea symptoms. However, there are many causes of dysmenorrhea, including chronic pelvic inflammatory disease, endometriosis, etc., ibuprofen can not directly treat the root cause of dysmenorrhea.

Therefore, for dysmenorrhea patients, it is recommended to promptly seek medical advice to find out the cause and actively treat the primary disease.