What common knowledge do you know about women’s menstruation?

　　Menstruation is female One of my closest friends. So for female friends, if you really know your aunt, let me introduce it to you below!

　　How are you, aunt?

　　Women may experience premenstrual syndrome or physical discomfort before menstruation because of their menstrual period. Uterus The shedding of the endometrium stimulates the myometrium to secrete a type of prostaglandin. This substance causes pain in uterine contractions and stimulates faster intestinal peristalsis. Therefore, some girls are prone to diarrhea, headaches, and nausea during this period. However, as long as the cycle is regular, the blood volume is moderate, there are no lesions, and those who can have children are normal.

　　On average, the average woman's menstrual period comes on time every month, ends at about 49 years old, and lasts for about 35 years; the normal menstrual cycle is 28 days, with an acceptable range of 21 to 35 days; and the average menstrual period is 5 days, with an acceptable range of 3 to 8 days, and the average blood volume is 80cc. Proper care is necessary during menstruation. Good care can help the body metabolize well. Poor metabolism will cause old waste to accumulate in the uterus, affecting the normal secretion of hormones, thus leading to swollen cervix, breasts, fallopian tubes and ovaries, etc. disease。

　　“Eat away the pain

　　Since a certain amount of blood will be lost during the menstrual period, it is very important for women to take good care of their bodies on a daily basis. If they do not pay attention to diet or body care, have insufficient nutrient intake, or have poor eating habits, do not avoid cold or raw food, have unstable emotions, and have a bad mood, etc., it will aggravate the discomfort of menstruation and affect the health of the body. healthy , such as menstrual cycle disorders, menstrual pain, anemia and other phenomena.

　　According to research, the drop in blood calcium before menstruation is the cause of premenstrual nerve It is the main cause of stress, headaches, insomnia, and bad mood. It also stimulates hormonal changes in the body, causing the body to increase the storage of salt and water, leading to body swelling, weight gain, and often physical discomfort. The body's resistance and anti-allergic abilities will also decrease, and the mood will be less stable. If women feel edema, emotional instability, etc. during their menstrual period, they should reduce their salt intake. If the average person feels tense, stressed, thirsty, heavy limbs, swollen, or has back pain, in addition to disease, it may also be caused by ingesting too much salt.

　　Before and after menstruation, it is certain that unbalanced nutrition will aggravate the discomfort during menstruation, which often affects work efficiency and interpersonal relationships. Normal synthesis of female hormones and other hormones is very important for female physiological adjustment. To achieve successful hormone synthesis, you should pay more attention to the intake and supplementation of protein, linoleic acid (an essential fatty acid, contained in vegetable oils such as salad oil), calcium, magnesium, vitamin B complex, vitamin E and other foods, such as dairy products, whole grains, eggs, soy products, fish, liver yeast, lean meats, germ rice, dark green fruits and vegetables, nuts and other foods. Among them, vegetables can help lower cholesterol, but a low-fat diet and vitamins B6, E, C, etc. can help reduce discomfort during menstruation. Vitamin B6 can help decompose estrogen in the liver. Whole grains, green vegetables, fish, and meat all contain this nutrient. ; In addition, the soluble fiber in vegetables can also help lower cholesterol, balance blood sugar, etc. Therefore, consuming enough vegetables in daily diet will not only prevent obesity, but also be of great help to the discomfort when the aunt comes to visit!

　　On the other hand, many women experience cramps during menstruation, which is caused by insufficient calcium intake. Therefore, in order to reduce discomfort before and during menstruation, daily calcium supplementation is very important. You should consume more milk, dairy products, dried fish with bones, cloves, traditional tofu, soy products, almonds, sesame seeds, dark green vegetables, etc. Supplementing enough vitamin D can help calcium be absorbed better. Spend more time in the sun, consume cod liver oil, egg yolks, liver, milk and dairy products with added vitamin D, etc., are the best ways to supplement vitamin D. If you can maintain the habit of taking in an appropriate amount of calcium, you can not only reduce the symptoms of menstrual discomfort, but also prevent the occurrence of osteoporosis.

　　Be a "iron-blooded" woman

　　Women begin to have menstruation from puberty, and there is a loss of blood, so women are more likely to male More likely to suffer from iron deficiency and anemia. If daily iron intake is insufficient or menstrual flow is excessive, iron deficiency anemia will occur, making people feel tired, weak, pale, complexion deteriorated, and resistance weakened. Therefore, as a woman, you should consume more iron-containing foods on weekdays. Generally speaking, the utilization rate of iron in animal foods is higher than that in plant foods, so vegetarians should pay more attention to iron supplementation. Pork, beef, chicken, duck, liver, pig blood, and duck blood contain high iron utilization rates, and the redder the meat color, the more iron content; whole grains, beans, green vegetables, Grape Although the iron utilization rate of dry and other foods is low, these foods contain high iron content. Vegetarians can choose more of these foods to avoid the occurrence of anemia.

　　Vitamin C helps the absorption of iron. Fruits such as pomegranates, citrus, tomatoes, lemons, etc. are high in vitamin C after meals, so you can choose more; coffee , tea will interfere with the absorption of iron, it is best to drink it two hours after meals. In addition, protein is a component of red blood cells, so eggs, milk, meat, fish, beans and their products must be consumed in sufficient amounts on daily basis. Only with sufficient iron intake can the phenomenon of anemia be improved.

　　If you have any questions please raise your hand

　　Q: Can I take female-specific vitamins and high calcium and magnesium during menstruation?

　　A: There is no problem in taking health supplements during menstrual period. However, it is not recommended to take fish oil during menstruation because fish oil contains the unsaturated fatty acid EPA, which has anticoagulant properties. Taking it during menstruation may increase blood flow. However, you can take fish oil or evening primrose oil before your menstrual period because it has anti-inflammatory properties and can reduce menstrual pain.

　　Q: Can I wash my hair during menstruation?

　　A: Although Western medicine says that when menstruation comes, life can be carried out as usual. However, from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, it is very important to keep the body warm when menstruation comes! Because the head is the part of the body that dissipates the most heat. Even if you dry your hair with a hair dryer immediately after washing, the temperature of the head will still drop, which will affect the contraction of blood vessels throughout the body. Therefore, it is recommended that women with serious menstrual pain problems should not wash their hair during the day or two when they are more painful!

　　Q: Will eating chocolate or sweets relieve menstrual pain?

　　A: I don’t know since when, chocolate became a painkiller. Many people eat it but it doesn't work, but it is still said that eating chocolate can relieve menstrual pain. In fact, this is just a folk remedy with no scientific basis at all! Why do some people find it effective? This may be because the antioxidants in chocolate and the large amount of calories can provide vitality. In addition, the sugar in sweets can make people feel better and alleviate everyone's uncomfortable feelings. Therefore, chocolate is considered effective!