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Menstrual discomfort

During the menstrual cycle, hormone levels change and this fluctuation can cause a number of disorders to women. Many women are bothered by two nuisances that coincide with each other around the same time of month- menstrual cycle discomfort and acne. They face the problem of painful period of which mild to severe abdominal pain and other discomforts like menstrual bloating breakouts all into one during the same time. It has psychosocial effects on the sufferers and her interactions with others during such periods. Interestingly noted, the most common causes of regular absenteeism among young women in schools, work places, sports participation, and other public functions is painful menstrual pain and cramps. However, a balanced and healthy lifestyle and diet may help ease menstrual pain and discomfort and add rewarding to your life even during the period of menstruation.


  • Nervous tension
  • Irritability
  • Mood swings
  • Abdominal pain
  • Acnes
  • Weight gain
  • Swelling in the hands and feet
  • Bloating and breast tenderness
  • Increased hunger, cravings for sweets or salty foods
  • Headaches, dizziness
  • A pounding heart
  • Poor memory function
  • Frequent crying, insomnia, depression and confusion

  • Uterine contractions
  • High levels of prostaglandins
  • Infections in the reproductive organs
  • (intra-uterine device) used for birth control
  • Harmless (benign) growths in the uterus
  • Uterine tissue that appears outside the uterus
  • Narrow cervix
  • Ovarian cyst
  • hormonal imbalance

  • Some doctors advocate increasing the intake of complex carbohydrates (pasta and rice), magnesium, zinc, and vitamins A, E, and B6 to alleviate symptoms related to menstrual discomfort
  • Reduced caffeine and alcohol intake
  • Increase intake of iron. A menstruating, moderately active woman should consume at least 18mg. of iron daily, more if menstruation is heavy or she is using an inter-uterine device as a means of birth control
  • Eat sweets in appropriate amount, yet avoid oily food and cold food
  • Intake more food with calcium to alleviate the symptoms of premenstrual hunger, while easing premenstrual headaches and eliminating body edema.
 
  • Practice inhaling and exhaling slowly and deeply.   
  • Include physical exercise to daily routine. Aim for at least twenty-five minutes of brisk power walking.
  • Quit smoking
  • Try a hot bath or put a hot water bottle on your abdomen



 

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