Red Light Therapy Treatment Helps with Menstrual Pain

This is the topic for those ladies who have to go through monthly period pains.

Some women who experience menstrual pains have reported taking pain medicine and making use of complementary alternative therapies. However, this may cause side effects, an effective pain relief method need to be soght.

Although there is seldom research on this particular topic, a growing body of research indicates that Red Light Therapy may be a safe and effective alternative to medication in the treatment of menstrual cramps. There are many conditions and disorders associated with our menstrual cycle such as irregularities, hormonal imbalances and diseases that are far too complex to cover.

Light therapy devices can help to improve blood flow and therefore eliminates menstrual cramps through photoactivated modulation of smooth muscle tissues.Normally, each session of red light therapy treatment takes around 20 to 30 minutes which red light and near-infrared light is emitted from a therapy device.

The light provocation is absorbed by uterus and increases the secretion of nitrous oxide.the nitrous oxide spreads over the smooth muscle in the uterine cells and under continuous light stimulation produces an phosphate particle called cyclic guanosin monophosphate. these particles continuously flow out and relax the smooth muscles so they receive oxygen and nutrition.

Red Light Therapy is a natural way to decrease inflammation and boost cell functioning as well as assist in soothing PMS related symptoms by aiding in an endorphin (aka the “happiness hormone”) release throughout the body. Red light therapy can help combat PMS symptoms, decrease pain, alleviate discomfort, and also help reduce inflammation/scarring you may experience from such disorders, such as endometriosis.

A study conducted at the Dongguk University Ilsan Hospital and the Korea University Guro Hospital studied over one hundred women during seven of their menstrual flows. In this multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial researchers set out to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a far infrared-emitting sericite belt for patients with dysmenorrhea.

To test their infrared emitting belt scientists put together a group of over one hundred women. The randomized group wore either the infrared or placebo belt during sleep for five menstrual cycles. Heating packs were used to heat the ceramics and ensure minor pain relief in both groups. The severity of cramping did decrease for both groups which highlights the magic of heat for reducing pain! The number of patients who took painkillers was also reduced, and no serious adverse effects were reported. This data suggests that an infrared device can be used as an effective and safe option for women with dysmenorrhea along with a continued effect after treatment.

As one of the women who have severe premenstrual syndrome, it is my luck to work in a company which is an OEM and ODM provider for red light therapy products. Therefore, it is convenient for me to get treatment while working. When I have premenstrual cramps, I will put a red light therapy belt over my lower abdomen for a 20 – minute session to relieve the pain.