Abdominal pain a few days before menstruation

Whether a woman is before or during her menstruation, her body will experience some unusual conditions. Lower abdominal distension and pain is the most common physical phenomenon before and after menstruation, because there is a huge reproductive system distributed below the female lower abdomen, and menstruation and the female reproductive system are closely related. So next I will introduce to female friends the causes of abdominal pain in the few days before menstruation.

About a week before a woman's menstruation, her pelvis becomes congested and hormone levels in the body change, which can easily cause abdominal pain and bloating, which will gradually subside after her menstruation. Generally, the pain starts a week before menstruation and is intermittent but not very obvious. It gets worse on the first day of menstruation and then goes away. Some women like to eat spicy, raw and cold food, which can also cause abdominal pain before menstruation.

How to relieve menstrual cramps

1. Keeping the body warm will accelerate blood circulation and relax muscles, especially the spasmodic and congested pelvic area. You should drink more hot water. You can also place a hot compress bag or hot water bag on the abdomen for several minutes at a time, or use moxa sticks to burn the lower abdomen. This method is very effective in relieving dysmenorrhea.

2. Eat less caffeinated foods. For example, the caffeine in coffee, tea, and chocolate can make you nervous and may cause discomfort during menstruation. The oil contained in coffee can also irritate the small intestine.

3. Timely supplementation of minerals such as calcium, potassium and magnesium can also help relieve menstrual pain. Experts have found that women who take calcium have less menstrual pain than those who do not. Magnesium is also important because it helps the body absorb calcium efficiently. You may want to increase your calcium and magnesium intake before and during your period.