The menstrual cycle is the result of natural hormonal changes that occur in a woman’s body monthly in preparation for pregnancy, starting from puberty and ending in the mid-40s.
Some menstrual disorders are common in most women, and others may go beyond what is normal and need to see a doctor, depending on the symptoms of these disorders.
The PMS is a natural hormonal change that occurs in a woman’s body every month in preparation for pregnancy, starting from puberty and ending around the mid-40s, reaching approximately 28 days, and may range from 20 to 40 days; the first day of menstruation is the first day of the PMS, ending with the beginning of the next one.
Common PMS symptoms include: (abdominal pain, pain in the thighs, lower back pain, stomach disorder, sometimes vomiting, sweating, weakness and dizziness, diarrhea, or constipation).
Today at Overtopic, we give you some tips and instructions for pain relief before and during menstruation:
Prohibited during your PMS
1- Carrying heavy objects.
2- Walk barefoot or sit on a cold floor.
3- Drink cold things or ice cream.
4- Eat sticky vegetables and fruits, such as okra, pumpkins, bananas, mangoes, etc.
5- Eat and drink acids such as lemon, orange, milk, and cheese.
6- Soft drinks, caffeine, and canned food.
7- Exposure to any air current or air conditioning, either cold or moderate.
8- Wash the vaginal area with soap and water.
9- Bathing with cold water during the menstrual days.
10- Remove excess hair from the body or experience catches because the skin is very sensitive in this period.
Desired during your PMS
1- Drink hot liquids.
2- Bathing with warm water as soon as the PMS is approaching, to remove congestion leading to pain.
3- Make snacks close and avoid hunger or a harsh diet.
4- Personal hygiene and changing sanitary pads every two or three hours.
5- Light abdominal and back massage to relieve pain.
6- Walking for half an hour a day during your PMS is very useful.
Finally, you know that during your PMS you’re going to experience mood swings, so you should take care of yourself and don’t let any small problem that might happen during a normal day affect you.
