A female’s menstrual cycle often brings about a variety of uncomfortable symptoms leading up to the period. Premenstrual syndrome (or PMS) encloses the most common issues, like mild cramping and fatigue, but the PMS symptoms usually go away when the period begins.
However, other, more serious, and discomforting period related problems may also occur.
Periods or menstrual cycles start when a girl is of age 11 to 14 years and stops at menopause, which happens around the age of 50. Generally, periods occur for 3-6 days. But, the number of days of the cycle varies from female to female, according to the thickness of her uterus lining.
Besides bleeding that lasts at least 3-6 days every month, women also face various other different problems that female faces during her period cycle vary according to the body composition of every female. But, broadly the following given period problems are pretty much the same as most women face.
Common Menstrual Problems that a woman faces and How to prevent Periods Related Problems.
- Irregular Periods
Some females also experience loss of appetite or an extremely high appetite during their periods. Fluctuations in the levels of sex hormones progesterone and estrogen play a role in influencing these unusual appetite changes.
How to Prevent Irregular Periods?
The irregular appetite in periods can be controlled by managing food intake. Try to maintain a regular and healthy diet and avoid unnecessary cravings. Eating in small portions can also help in keeping the body healthy and fit.
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- Heavy Bleeding
Heavy bleeding, medically called menorrhagia during periods is also faced by many females, by kost at some point in their lifetime. Period bleeding is considered heavy if it affects the female’s normal life and causes severe problems like extreme weakness and a drop in hemoglobin levels. Other symptoms of menorrhagia include-
- Regularly experience heavy bleeding (like when blood leaks on clothes or beddings)
- A lot of blood clots
- Feel the need of double sanitary protection.
- Restrictions in normal life due to heavy bleeding.
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- Menstrual Pain
Menstrual pain (also known as dysmenorrhea) is another major problem faced by almost every female during the menstruation cycle. The female’s body parts are affected due to pain during periods including legs, back, lower tummy (abdomen) and inner thighs. Menstrual pain occurs due to muscle contraction in the uterus at the time of periods.
How to Prevent Menstrual Pain?
The menstrual pain can be prevented or minimized by the following strategies:
- Use a hot water bottle
- Avoid Caffeine-containing food products
- Take rest
- Ask your gynecologist to prescribe you pain reliever medications
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Some Common period-days issues
Due to hormonal changes occurring in the body on the period days, many females have uncomfortable symptoms like cravings, menstrual cramps, mood swings, etc. Read below to know more about common period day issues and how to prevent them-
- Mood Swings During Periods
Mood swings, an unaccountable change of mood happens due to estrogen fluctuations during periods and is the most common issue women face during periods. Mood swings include staying irritated for no reason, instant anger, depression, often leading to crying, oversensitivity, and nervousness.
How to Prevent Mood Swings During Period?
Mood swings can be prevented during periods by following:
- Exercising
- Eating small and frequent meals
- Avoid caffeine
- Try meditation and stress management exercises
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- Headache, Nausea and Vomiting During Periods
Headache, nausea, and vomiting in the periods are associated with one another. Headache is the most commonly observed problem in females during their periods. Headache is linked to menstrual pain, heavy period flow, or very less period bleeding and change in appetite. These problems altogether can give rise to headaches. When a headache persists, it can give rise to vomiting and nausea.
The sudden decrease in estrogen and progesterone levels just before periods triggers a menstrual migraine.
How to Prevent?
- Ask your gynecologist to prescribe you pain reliever medications
- Diarrhea During Periods
This is another common period problem and is also a part of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) in many women. Some women experience diarrhea or loose motions 1 or 2 days before their periods.
During the menstrual cycle, the cells of the uterine lining produce “prostaglandins”. Excess of this hormone can stimulate the large intestines, which can cause the bowels to contract, causing diarrhea or loose motions.
How to Prevent diarrhea during periods?
- Eat fiber-rich diet
- Drink a lot of water
- Consult your gynecologist for prescribed medications.
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- Fatigue During Periods
Fatigue and tiredness are common during PMS or premenstrual syndrome. Insomnia, menstrual pain, sore breasts, etc combine to cause fatigue and tiredness. With the body going so through so many hormonal and bodily changes in periods, it is common to feel tired and exhausted.
How to Prevent Fatigue During Period?
- Keep your energy levels
- Eat sufficient and nutritious food
- Stay hydrated
- Avoid drinking alcohol
- Exercise regularly
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- Breast Pain During Periods
Breast pain is a sign of premenstrual syndrome and many females have breast pain during their periods as well. The breast pain is usually severe just before the periods are about to begin. Fluctuating hormonal levels are the culprit behind breast pain.
How to Prevent Breast Pain During Period?
Breast pain is likely to diminish as the periods end. If your breast pain persists even after periods or worsens, consult your gynecologist.
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Insomnia During Periods
Insomnia is commonly observed in women who experience other period discomforts like extreme menstrual pain, irregular appetite, breast pain, etc. It also interferes with the female’s power to concentrate properly for conducting everyday activities.
How to Prevent insomnia during periods?
- Take a warm bath before sleeping
- Avoid eating heavy meals just before going to bed
- Adapt some mind and body relaxation techniques like deep breathing, meditation, and yoga.
- Avoid sleeping during the day
Overview
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