Why are my legs weak during menstruation?

When menstruation comes, since the human body is in the weakest state, some people will experience symptoms of general weakness and weak legs. Most women feel sore legs and fatigue during menstruation. This is one of the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome and is called premenstrual narcolepsy. So, why do legs feel weak during menstruation? Let's have a simple understanding of this problem. I hope the following points will be helpful to everyone!

According to statistics, nearly half of women feel weak and fatigued during their menstrual period. So, what causes narcolepsy and how to improve it? Before menstruation and during menstruation, the secretion of luteinizing hormone in women's bodies increases, which is also the reason why people feel very tired, and the reaction is more obvious in people with anemia. Generally speaking, menstruation will cause the loss of nutrients in the blood, thus insufficient nutrients are provided to other tissues of the human body, resulting in people feeling weak. In addition, generally speaking, a drop in body temperature will make people feel sleepy, but during menstruation, the body's temperature is high and poor sleep at night can also cause drowsiness during the day. Among women who feel uncomfortable during menstruation, nearly half have symptoms of fatigue and also have symptoms of scanty menstrual flow.

1. If you feel weak due to physical weakness, you should avoid excessive exercise, overwork and rest as much as possible.

2. Women are prone to anemia and general weakness due to their monthly menstruation, so they should eat more foods rich in copper, such as jujube, black fungus, apples, broccoli, protein foods and blood. They also need to be supplemented during menstruation.

3. Keep warm and avoid severe cold stimulation: such as swimming, cold showers, going into rice fields, etc. If you are exposed to sudden and strong cold stimulation during menstruation.

4. Maintain a happy spirit, avoid mental stimulation and mood swings. During the menstrual period, pay attention to scientifically arrange your work and rest schedule, avoid excessive exercise and physical work, and ensure reasonable time management.

5. You can try red dates and brown sugar water. Old brown sugar is warm in nature, and red dates nourish yin and blood, replenish blood and qi, have the effect of warming the body, nourishing yin and blood, and can alleviate symptoms.

6. If the general weakness is severe and lasts for a long time, you should go to the hospital immediately to eliminate other diseases and receive further treatment.