Menstruation is a normal physiological reaction in women, but there are also abnormalities in menstruation, among which premenstruation syndrome is a type that has a serious impact on women.
The causes of premenstrual syndrome
1. The influence of internal factors: congestion of tissues and organs caused by water and salt retention in the body during the pre menstrual period, facial swelling, breast swelling, swelling of fingers, ankles, and even the whole body, as well as various discomfort caused by imbalanced secretion of pregnancy hormones in the body before menstruation.
2. Excessive mental stress: Premenstrual mental stress leads to cortical dysfunction, emotional instability, and anxiety.
3. The impact of the surrounding environment, such as fatigue, mental stimulation, poor sleep, excessive alcohol consumption, etc., can also cause or exacerbate premenstrual discomfort.
Methods for alleviating premenstrual syndrome
1. Regulating emotions: As this disease mainly manifests as anxiety and anxiety. When patients are in a bad mood, they can do something that makes them happy to regulate their emotions, such as listening to music or opera. Or chat with friends, communicate more, and enlighten oneself.
2. Reducing psychological stress: For patients who are irritable, irritable, or have an unknown fire, self relaxation training can be conducted under the guidance of a psychological expert. In addition, you can participate in appropriate physical exercises such as walking, swimming, playing ball games, and practicing Tai Chi to enhance your physique and exercise your willpower.
3. Learning to divert attention: When alone, looking at books that interest oneself and considering the happiness one has experienced can help reduce attention to menstruation, divert attention, relax the mood, and help control emotions.
4. Pay attention to insulation: Women suffer from physical pain every month. In addition to taking painkillers, insulation is also important. Menstrual pain can be relieved by heating the abdomen with a warm water bag.
5. Eat more foods with high protein content, such as beans and fish, eat more green leafy vegetables and fruits that help supplement the body's nutrients, drink more hot water, and have smooth bowel movements.
6. Exercise: Exercise helps improve emotions and combat fatigue. To gain benefits, you need to exercise regularly - not just as a symptom of PMS. Aim for moderate physical activity and spend most of the week for 30 minutes. Fewer days of vigorous exercise can also be effective.
Prevention of premenstrual syndrome
1. Relax: Don't be afraid of difficulties these past few days. Maybe if you don't think about it deliberately, it won't bother you. Maintaining an optimistic and confident attitude can help you cope with and even prevent some discomfort symptoms.