During the few days of their menstrual period, many women experience irritability, mood swings, and the "torment" of mild abdominal pain. People around them often suggest drinking some brown sugar water to alleviate the pain. However, experts believe that this method does not effectively relieve menstrual pain.
In the majority of cases, menstrual pain is caused by an increase in prostaglandin synthesis in the endometrium. In addition, poor blood circulation during menstruation, endometriosis, pelvic inflammation, and pelvic congestion can also cause abdominal pain during the period. Experts suggest that drinking brown sugar water and similar methods are often more suitable for women recovering from childbirth, as it can help them relieve uterine contractions. However, for women during their period, these methods are not very effective and excessive consumption of sweets may increase their anxiety.
"In fact, dietary therapy can have a better preventive and therapeutic effect on patients with menstrual pain." Experts suggest that in the 3-5 days before menstruation, the diet should be light and easily digestible. It is best to eat foods that are easy to digest and absorb, and avoid overeating. During menstruation, it is important to avoid eating cold foods, as well as spicy foods such as chili, raw onions, raw garlic, and pepper, as they can stimulate uterine and fallopian tube contractions, leading to or worsening menstrual pain. It is also advisable to eat less cold foods like bamboo shoots and Chinese cabbage, as well as fried and high-calorie foods. Try to avoid consuming excessively sweet or salty "junk food" as it can cause bloating and sluggishness.
Experts recommend that women with menstrual pain can eat some acidic foods, such as pickled vegetables and vinegar, which can alleviate the pain to a certain extent. If the menstrual flow is not heavy, it is also possible to drink a moderate amount of wine, as it can promote blood circulation, dilate blood vessels, relax smooth muscles, and have a good preventive and therapeutic effect on menstrual pain.
