How to relieve headaches during menstruation

　　Headache during menstruation refers to female Headaches that occur before and after menstruation or during menstruation. Headaches are the most common problem among modern women. healthy question. Research found that 70% of Migraine The patient occurs before and after women's menstruation, so clinical Fluctuating hormone levels are believed to be one of the main causes of menstrual headaches.

　　In fact, modern women’s menstrual headaches are related to many factors. Women’s mental stress is too great, and their brains nerve Being in a state of constant tension, lack of exercise, irregular sleeping hours, being under the spotlight or computer radiation for a long time will aggravate this migraine problem. Therefore, in order to alleviate the problem of menstrual headaches in women, it is necessary to solve the problem symptomatically from all aspects.

　　1. Supplement estrogen:

　　It is recommended that women with menstrual headaches take estrogen under the guidance of a doctor. I would like to remind you that if you are taking medicinal estrogen, it is best to judge that it is a safe and reliable formula. It is also recommended that you eat more soybeans and soy products that are rich in phytoestrogens.

　　2. Reasonable diet:

　　Traditional Chinese medicine recommends that before and after menstruation, you should eat more foods that can help relieve hormonal effects, and eat more foods that have a calming effect. Milk, oatmeal, etc. are very suitable for regular consumption before and after menstruation.

　　3. Drink some sweet drinks appropriately:

　　Some studies have found that sweets can make people feel better, so it is recommended to drink some sweet drinks during menstruation, especially more brown sugar water, which can increase the body's blood sugar level. Drinking brown sugar water can greatly increase the body's blood volume and improve the problem of cerebral ischemia. Therefore, you can freely make yourself a glass of juice during your menstrual period.

　　4. Take a walk outdoors to regulate your mood:

　　It is not suitable to do strenuous exercise during menstruation, but methods such as walking and slow walking can adjust your mood and relieve stress, and can also help reduce menstrual discomfort.

　　5. Hot compress:

　　It is recommended to apply a hot wool cap on the head for half an hour each time (some people think that you can also use a cold compress, but since it is not suitable to wash with cold water during menstruation, it is recommended to use hot water). You can also soak your hands in hot water at the same time, so that the effect will be more obvious.

　　6. Massage:

　　You can use a comb to comb your scalp, which can improve the supply to the brain and relieve head pain during menstruation.

　　From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, menstrual headaches are menstrual headaches, which are related to long-term bad living habits. Bad habits will cause toxins to accumulate in the body. When toxins enter the blood vessels, they are more likely to cause blood vessels to dilate and cause headaches.

　　Therefore, the most important thing to prevent menstrual headaches is to develop good living habits. At the same time, pay attention to maintaining a good mood and not being angry all the time. In addition, you must not eat the following foods during menstruation.

　　1. Chocolate: Some people think that eating chocolate during menstruation can relieve menstrual discomfort. In fact, the casein in chocolate is the suspected substance that causes migraines.

　　2. Alcoholic beverages, high-concentration liquor, coffee Drinks, etc. may dilate people's blood vessels and aggravate the problem of migraines.

　　3. Cold food: Cold food and food freshly taken out of the ice cream are not suitable for consumption during menstruation.

　　The above is a brief introduction on how to deal with menstrual headaches. Of course, if it cannot be relieved through conditioning, it is recommended to go to Hospital Go get it checked out to see what exactly is causing the pain, and then solve it accordingly. (Special article for 99 Health Network (www.99.com.cn), please indicate the source if you need to reprint. )