What should women with dysmenorrhea eat?

The problem of dysmenorrhea troubles women all over the world, especially many women who suffer from severe dysmenorrhea for a long time and have to choose painkillers for treatment. In fact, dysmenorrhea can be relieved by diet, but people have not found the right method. In terms of diet, you should pay attention to eating more foods containing trace elements, such as millet, corn, peas, tofu, etc., which are all foods that can relieve dysmenorrhea. In addition, drink more brown sugar water, which can replenish blood and qi and increase body heat.

Foods rich in magnesium. Foreign studies have shown that women's dysmenorrhea is related to a lack of magnesium in the body. Magnesium helps activate various enzymes in the body and inhibit nerve excitement. Therefore, eating more magnesium-containing foods is beneficial for relieving dysmenorrhea. Foods rich in magnesium include buckwheat, millet, corn, soybeans, peas, tofu, Chinese mustard, amaranth, shepherd's purse, seaweed, etc.

Foods that promote blood circulation and qi movement. Vegetables and fruits that have the effect of regulating qi and activating blood circulation, such as coriander, carrots, bergamot, ginger, water spinach, spinach, etc., should be eaten regularly. People with weak bodies should also eat poultry, eggs, milk, fish, beans, dates, longan, walnuts, peanuts and other foods regularly. They can also drink more brown sugar ginger water to replenish qi and blood.

Dysmenorrhea is a physiological phenomenon and can generally be relieved by dietary adjustment. However, if a woman is over 25 years old, or is married and has given birth, and still has severe dysmenorrhea, she should go to the hospital for medical treatment in time. If you have symptoms such as excessive bleeding, prolonged menstrual period, large clumpings in menstrual blood, dark menstrual blood, or unusual odor of menstrual blood, you should also go to the hospital for medical treatment in time.