Future Health Frontiers Q&A Women’s Health Menstrual Health

How women should take care of their bodies during menstruation

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Asked on:Apr 03, 2026 04:04 AM

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  • Sunflower Sunflower

    Apr 03, 2026

      When MC is about to come, a woman will experience mild or severe "premenstrual syndrome" physically and mentally, including restlessness, emotional instability, easy conflict with others, swelling of the chest or abdomen, weight gain, general edema, changes in appetite, Oral ulcers , acne, headache, etc. These conditions usually appear ten to fourteen days before menstruation and end within 24 hours after menstruation begins. The severity and onset of menstruation vary from person to person.

      Apart from this, female There may also be lower abdominal pain during menstruation distended pain , low back pain, abnormal dosage or difficulty in controlling the cycle and other abnormal situations. In fact, in order to improve these symptoms, in addition to living a normal life and developing exercise habits, eating an appropriate diet according to different physical constitutions and conditions can also make menstruation smooth every month!

      healthy Diet principles make women feel comfortable

      Whether you are troubled by menstrual problems or not, Taipei Revitalization Hospital Nutritionist Xie Yifang proposed nine dietary principles. After four to six weeks, all discomforts will gradually improve.

      Don't deliberately eat sweets. Such as drinks, cakes, brown sugar, candies. Prevent blood sugar instability and aggravate various discomforts of MC.

      Eat more high-fiber foods. Foods such as vegetables, fruits, whole grains, whole wheat bread, brown rice, oats, etc. contain more fiber, which can promote the secretion of estrogen, increase the magnesium content in the blood, regulate menstruation and calm down. nerve role.

      Eat foods rich in vitamin B complex such as walnuts, cashews, and dried beans between meals.

      Eat enough protein. Eat more high-protein foods such as meat, eggs, tofu, and soybeans for lunch and dinner to supplement the nutrients and minerals lost during menstruation.

      Timing and quantification. It can prevent blood sugar from rising and falling, and reduce discomfort such as rapid heartbeat, dizziness, fatigue, and emotional instability.

      Avoid eating foods containing coffee Because of the drink. Drinks such as coffee and tea can increase anxiety and restlessness ; You can drink barley tea or mint tea instead.

      Avoid eating foods that are too hot or too cold and have large temperature changes.

      Women with heavy blood loss should consume more spinach, candied dates, red vegetables (the soup is red vegetables), Grape Eat dry and other high-fiber foods to replenish blood.

      Women who are about to undergo menopause should consume more calcium-rich foods such as milk and dried fish.

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