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Often menstruation feels very unsettling because most women have to face PMS, stomach cramps, or headaches that cannot be stopped before their menstrual period. This problem is actually common and should not be worried about.
Below we summarize some interesting facts about why menstrual problems are common, and normal, as well as what signs and symptoms indicate another problem.
What is PMS or premenstrual syndrome?
Prapemnstrual syndrome, or better known as PMS, is a term related to the physical and emotional symptoms experienced by many women, both adults and adolescents, before their menstrual period every month. During PMS, you will feel:
- Acne
- Feeling sick or bloated
- Tired
- Back pain
- Breast pain
- Headache
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Food 'cravings'
- Depressed or feeling sad
- Easy to get angry
- Mood changes
- It's hard to focus
- Susceptible to stress
- Feeling tense
- Having trouble sleeping
PMS is usually experienced at worst 1-2 weeks before menstrual periods, and usually goes away on its own when menstruation starts.
What causes PMS?
Doctors cannot know the exact cause of PMS, but many believe that PMS is closely related to changes in hormone levels in the body. During menstruation, the amount of estrogen and progesterone (female sex hormone) will increase. A week before the start of the menstrual period, the levels of these two hormones begin to drop drastically. This hormonal change is at the root of the association with PMS.
It is not clear why STDs are only experienced by some women, not as a whole. It is possible that women who regularly experience PMS are actually more sensitive to hormonal changes that occur in them. Not only that. Some experts believe that what you eat can affect how you feel, especially during the weeks before PMS.
Fortunately, PMS symptoms are easy to treat. One of them is with a good diet. Eat vegetables and fruits, and cut back on fast food, such as french fries and crackers. Also reduce your intake of salt in the body (salt can store water and make you feel bloated or bloated). And, drink lots of water.
Avoid caffeine, as caffeinated drinks will make you easily anxious and overly alert. Get plenty of sleep and rest. Adequate calcium intake and regularly taking a multivitamin can also help you deal with PMS. Don't forget to always exercise regularly and do stress-reducing exercises, such as meditation or yoga.
Painkillers, such as ibuprofen, can relieve back pain and headaches. However, for more serious cases of STDs, consult your doctor. He may prescribe a special medication or birth control pills to help relieve your complaint.
Tell your doctor right away if you feel depressed or have suicidal or self-injurious thoughts.
What to do when an STD strikes?
Talk to your doctor about your concerns and questions about your body, especially if you notice differences in your menstrual cycle. Although most menstrual problems are not a big problem, it is always better to prevent than to cure.
Contact a doctor if:
- You feel depressed or discouraged, or are thinking about hurting yourself. The worst effects of an STD can cause this problem, and you should get help right away.
- You didn't start your menstrual cycle when you were 15 years old. Your doctor can examine you to find out the reason behind delayed menstruation.
- Your menstrual cycle stops suddenly, or your periods become irregular after several scheduled cycles. This indicates that you may have a hormonal imbalance or problems with nutritional intake.
- Your menstrual periods are prolonged, or you bleed heavily, in one cycle. Or, your period cycle appears on less than 21 days each month. Losing large amounts of blood can cause anemia (low blood pressure), which makes you tired and lethargic easily.
- Your period always hurts. Your doctor can help find out the reasons why your period can be painful and handle your complaints so that you can more comfortably carry out your daily routine during your period.
In fact, menstruation that is sick or irregular is nothing to worry about. But if anything happens, the sooner you deal with the problem, the quicker you will feel better.
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